2024 News Archive

Grant program to support Cook County’s goal to divert 45% of suburban waste
from regional landfills

Paw-Some Pets Project available to all Cook County residents

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Seven rabid bats have been found so far this year

Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago will partner to bring unprecedented resources to communities most impacted by violence, poverty, and other consequences of systemic racism

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

(Cook County, IL) — The LeadCare Cook County program recently celebrated a major milestone, completing its 100th lead service line replacement, furthering efforts to ensure safer drinking water f

(Cook County, IL) — In a significant effort to bridge the digital divide, the Cook County Office of the President announced today the launch of the

No new taxes in responsible, balanced budget

Public input will guide County environmental justice policymaking

Four-year initiative helps suburban businesses reduce environmental impact 

Today, Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics’ Director Jennifer King announced a research partnership with

The new animal shelter addresses regional overcrowding while providing housing for animals impounded by 
Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control

Dashboard designed to make critical information more accessible to policymakers, health officials and residents

(Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that $3.6 million in Cook County Cannabis Development Grants have been awarded to 40 entrepreneurs from communities that have historically faced criminalization,…

(Cook County, IL) - The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Sept.

Yesterday the Center for Digital Government awarded Cook County third place in the 2024 Government Experience Awards, also known as the GovX Awards.

(Dixmoor, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, representatives from Senator Duckworth’s office, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Village of Dixmoor, gathered today to announce the completion…

The Cook County Bureau of Technology's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is proud to announce the launch of CookViewer 3.0, the

(COOK COUNTY, IL) –The award-winning…

(COOK COUNTY, IL) – Cook County, in collaboration with Elevate, announced today the launch of the Cook County Water Affordability Program, a first-of-its-kind initiative designed to assist suburban Cook County residents strug

Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is set to kick off its “Community Voices” event series with the first of four community meetings this week.

Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is launching a community engagement series to help determine which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs to continue once funding runs out in 2026.

Invest in Cook grant program enhances transit, sidewalks and bicycle paths and upgrades roadway and freight infrastructure across Cook County

Cook County donates nearly 1,000 new articles of clothing from the former Oak Forest Campus to New Life Center to support migrant relief efforts

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr.

1.3-mile stretch of roadway in Hoffman Estates and South Barrington to undergo major improvements

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) has once again recognized Cook County as one of America's leading

Government Alliance for Safe Communities Launches Website to Increase Access to Grants and Capacity-Building Resources