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Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 30 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change.
Cook County Commissioners today approved three proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today in honoring 17 unsung heroines for their contributions to their communities, an annual ceremony held in recognition of Women’s History Month.…
The grant application process for Cook County’s 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) programs is now underway.
Cook County Commissioners today approved four proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
Officials urge residents to be cautious of downed tree limbs and power lines
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle was joined today by officials from the Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM), Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH), Forest Preserves of…
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today was joined by Cook County Public Defender Amy Campanelli, First Defense Legal Aid, and others to announce the filing of legislation in Springfield to address the prevalent constitutional…
The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved two proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for projects designed to boost economic development and quality of life throughout Cook County.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Cook County and the Forest Preserves of Cook County are stepping up the fight against climate change.
Changes to meeting days beginning next week
The Cook County Board of Commissioners is starting the New Year with a new schedule.
Program to encourage transportation investments that support the County’s priorities, including transit, cycling and freight transportation
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to prepare and protect their pets from the distemper virus.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today was joined by Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Rep. Robin Kelly, Rep.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved agreements today between the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) as well as a number of local municipalities.
President’s ambitious agenda for third term will be guided by the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for Offices Under the President
A winter storm warning has been issued for the region.
Food Drive to Benefit Greater Chicago Food Depository
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced a countywide Holiday Food Drive today benefitting the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Winter weather is here. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips to keep pets safe and healthy during the winter months.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a balanced $5.94 billion FY 2019 budget that confronts the County’s financial challenges while avoiding new taxes, fines and fees.
Cook County Commissioners today approved three proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
Roadmap aims to combat historic inequality, institutional racism and indifference
Cook County’s Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar has been appointment to the board of directions of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME).
Municipalities around Cook County have opened warming centers for area residents to safely cope with the region’s first taste of winter weather:
The Circuit Court and Cook County have finalized the scheduled closing of two Chicago branch court locations – 155 W. 51st St. and 2452 W. Belmont Ave. – to take effect after court concludes on January 4, 2019.
The first snowfall of the season is on track to arrive this evening.
A new westbound entrance ramp onto the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) at Roselle Road opened to drivers yesterday.
Cook County in Substantial Compliance of Hiring Practices, Ending Federal Oversight
Public Urged to be Vigilant as Authorities Around U.S. Intercept Suspicious Packages