2025 News Archive
President Preckwinkle appoints Alexander Joves to lead department
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5thDistrict), Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6th District), Mayor Christopher J.
As health officials in Chicago warn of an increase in reported leptospirosis cases with at least one confirmed death, the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to keep their pets safe from this infection. …
Two years ago, Illinois was the first state to end the use of money bond as a condition of pretrial release, and we are the only state to have ended money bond completely.
Cook County is reminding residents to stay safe and plan ahead as multiple large-scale events take place across Chicago and suburban Cook County this weekend and into next week.
Events include:
COOK COUNTY, IL — From Oct. 6–10, 2025, Cook County will join communities nationwide in celebrating Digital Inclusion Week, a week dedicated to expanding digital access, literacy and opportunity.
COOK COUNTY, IL — The Cook County Small Business Source announced today that over 30 referral partners have joined the program for 2025, including seven first-time partners.
Residents should also be aware of fraud and scams and are encouraged to watch for and report any suspicious activity
Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather event
First clinic will be held on Saturday, August 30
Markham, IL -- The Cook County Bureau of Asset Management (BAM) announced today the completion of 1,346 solar panels on the roof of the Sixth Municipal District - Markham Courthouse, located at 16501 Kedzie Ave in Markham.
The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is reviewing damage from the severe storms and flash flooding event that occurred between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19, 2025.
Winners to be recognized as creating the official Cook County Bookmarks for the upcoming school year, will be presented with a Cook County resolution and receive Kindle Colorsoft Kids readers&n
Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across Cook County
Cook County, IL (August 12, 2025) -- The Trump administration has announced a series of
City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are issuing respective disaster proclamations to assist residents in recovering from flooding that took place July 25-28.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is proud to announce the Pathways to Cook County Summit, a dynamic and collaborative event that fosters inclusivity, transparency, and civic engagement.
COOK COUNTY, IL–Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today 14 nonprofit organizations that will receive Cook County Arts Creative Placemaking grants, which will fund transformative, community-led art projects in suburban co
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $81,212,822 in funding this week for transportation-related projects for the County’s…
Today the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution recognizing Cook County’s 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards.
Funding will support Community Violence Intervention and Wraparound Services for Survivors of Gun Violence
Heat indices in the triple digits are forecast for our region this weekend and into the early part of next week.
The boom, crackle and pop of Fourth of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements can present potential hazards for pets.
COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined the Cook County Land Bank Authority, representatives from Inherentance and other elected officials today to announce the completion of the first two homes that
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the launch of the Cook County…
The Cook County Bureau of Technology’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is proud to announce the release of CookViewer 3.1, a significant update to Cook County’s flags