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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and County Commissioners today recognized 40 military veterans for their sacrifice and service to nation under the annual Silver Star Service Banner program.
I am grateful for the bipartisan support given to our major legislative initiative this spring, reform of the process for expunging juvenile arrest records. I want to particularly thank Rep. Elaine Nekritz and Sen.
Elected Officials, Residents & Community Organizers Protest Cuts
The Trump administration’s proposed budget confirms our worst fears.
Cook County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways’ innovative call for projects, called Invest in Cook.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the list of the County’s 2017 road construction projects, offering motorists a roadmap for the upcoming season.
Cook County’s inaugural low-cost rabies vaccine clinic of 2017 will take place Tuesday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. at the Southwest Ice Arena, 5550 W. 127th St., Crestwood.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosting the inaugural Cook County Missing Persons Day to connect those with long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts.
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed more than 40 deaths in 2017 due to a powerful, new opioid.
The impact of today’s vote by the U.S. House will be devastating.
Chicago – The Cook County Board of Review, the largest assessment appeal board in the US, adjudicating over 400,000 assessment appeals annually has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo).
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets as the weather warms up.Dr. Donna Alexander, Administrator of the Cook County
Workers provide expertise and labor to repair, update two homes in Robbins
National Rebuilding Day brought dozens of Cook County employees who volunteered their time today to help repair two homes in south suburban Robbins.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the County’s Dunne Administrative Building has achieved LEED Gold certification.
Ann Kalayil has been appointed by President Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners to serve as Chief of the Cook County's Bureau of Asset Management.
Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced changes to the Cook County Department of Environmental Control, including renaming the agency and reducing some of its fees.
The chair and accompanying plaque will serve permanent reminders of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for country
Initiative will broaden the reach of solar energy to residents, businesses, institutions
Some County buildings will go dark for global event to call attention to climate change
Cook County will turn off its non-essential lights March 25 to commemorate Earth Hour and call attention to climate change.
Designed to improve the County’s business climate
Cook County Commissioners today approved an agreement championed by President Toni Preckwinkle that will create a pilot program to provide paid internships in high-growth industries and a career pathway for young adults.
Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs in region
Legislation to ease and expand the expungement of juvenile arrest records was announced today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, state Rep. Elaine Nekritz, D-Northbrook, and state Sen. Michael Hastings, D-Orland Hills.
To mark Women’s History Month, the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today honored 18 women for their contributions in making their communities better places to live.
As members of Congress returned to their home districts this week during recess they were confronted with tough questions about what their plans are to “repeal and replace” the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that provides affordable healthcare to…
The canine flu has re-emerged this year, and Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to vaccinate their dogs in order to protect them from the disease.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s office today published the County’s first-ever digital annual report, Cook County at a Glance 2016.
New program encourages investments that support the County’s priorities
Cook County Commissioners today approved seven proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle's Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.