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ERA 2 will provide assistance with rent, utilities, and other housing expenses for residents in suburban Cook County
County officials met with residents of the South Suburbs, Englewood and Garfield Park to discuss criminal justice issues and solutions
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a $3,885,158.74 contract today between the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) and K-Five Construction.
Technology to dramatically reduce identification time
Despite continued COVID-19 pressures, budget includes no increases to existing taxes
CHICAGO — Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckw
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) Superintendent Jennifer ‘Sis’ Killen was awarded the March of Dimes 2021 Leadership in the Public Sector Award during their annual Construction and Transportation Awards luncheon this…
ERA 2 will provide assistance with rent, utilities, and other housing expenses for residents in suburban Cook County
Cook County Justice Advisory Council grant funds programming aimed at reducing recidivism among youth in Chicago’s Southeast Side.
WASHINGTON D.C.— This week, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Health leadership visited Washington D.C.
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton, State Senator Omar Aquino, State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, Cook County Commissioners Alma Anaya an
Today Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by Denise Barreto, Cook County Director of Equity and Inclusion and Cook County Commissioners Alma Anaya, Dennis Deer, Brandon Johnson, Bill Lowry, Donna M
This week, the Obama Foundation announced that Mara Heneghan, Director of Policy for Cook County Office of the President is among its fourth cohort of Obama Scholars, two groups of 12 emerging leaders from around the world who will study at…
Today, the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced additional events and details for the upcoming third annual Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13-17, 2021.
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the third annual Cook County Racial Equity Week, to be held September 13 – 17 in 2021. This year’s theme will reflect on three words: “Imagine. Intersect.
New initiative seeks to address learning loss magnified by COVID-19 with creation of free early childhood and family programming through the County TV station and a new mobile app
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the heat advisory over the coming days. The department offers tips for pet owners to keep in mind:
President Preckwinkle, today, applauds the Illinois Department of Economic Opportunity (DCEO)’s award of $744,600 as part of its Community Navigator Program and We Rise Together coalition’s award of $500,000 to support the Cook County Small…
Medical Examiner confirms grim milestone as County experiences surge from Delta variant
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined representatives from the office of Chief Judge Timothy C.
Cook County partnering with local municipalities to begin improvements associated with their 2020 Invest in Cook awards
Invest in Cook grant program celebrates 5th year of funding improved transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as freight transportation across Cook County
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free rabies vaccine and microchip clinics throughout the County
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Commissioner Brandon Johnson, IL Senate President Don Harmon Representative Camille Lilly and Oak Park President Vicki Scaman and Housing Forward Executive Director Lynda Schueler to…
In celebration of the new pedestrian bridge connecting Rosemont’s entertainment district to the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s Des Plaines Trail, Cook County and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and Rosemont…
Secretary Buttigieg toured CSX and Belt Railway of Chicago, two of the largest and busiest freight rail facilities throughout the U.S.
Today, President Preckwinkle joined Commissioner Dennis Deer, Congressman Danny Davis and community leaders to announce a $1.5 million investment to community-based organizations through the Justice Advisory Council (
The Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security as well as Animal and Rabies Control share tips to help residents keep pets safe during emergency situations
An impact study of the Invest in Cook grant program among initiatives