News Archive

Cook County’s No Cash Bid Program Advances

Communities seek tax delinquent properties to return them to productive use

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that many of the 37 taxing districts participating in Cook County’s No Cash Bid Program have started to rece

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Economic Development

Cook County Approves Transformation of Rosemont Transit Center

Cook County will redesign and reconstruct the Rosemont Transit Center, a facility located on Cook County property and used primarily by Pace buses that also serves “kiss-and-ride” transit passengers, taxis, private shuttles and rideshare service…

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Building and Construction, Economic Development

Cook County Updating Home Rule Tax Code to Improve Service, Increase Efficiency

A package of Home Rule Tax Ordinance reforms aimed at providing individuals and businesses with a simplified process while improving the efficiency of the Cook County Department of Revenue (CCDOR) were approved by the Cook County Board of…

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Budget and Financial, Taxes

Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On Proposal That Clerk of Circuit Court be Appointed

The proposal that the Chief Judge appoint the Clerk of the Circuit Court was initiated by Commissioner Silvestri, and not by my office. I was not informed in advance of Commissioner Silvestri’s intention to introduce this resolution.

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Cook County Employees Volunteer Time on National Rebuilding Day

County workers provide expertise and labor to repair, update two homes in Blue Island
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Building and Construction

Cook County Announces Intergovernmental Agreement With Northern Illinois University

An Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between Cook County and the Board of Trustees of Northern Illinois University (NIU) will provide the County with assistance in technology-related initiatives involving regional public partners.
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Technology

Medical Examiner Reports Deaths from Powerful Opioids on the Rise

The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has seen an increase in deaths attributed to fentanyl and fentanyl analogues, which chemical derivatives of fentanyl.
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Health

Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On Police Accountability Task Force Report

I’ve been briefed on the task force’s findings and recommendations and I want to commend Lori Lightfoot and members of the task force on their work and their honesty in bringing long-needed official focus to these issues.
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Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Announces Its 10th Year Of Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine Clinics

Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control will begin its 2016 rabies clinics at the site of its inaugural 2006 season in Crestwood. The inaugural low-cost rabies vaccine clinic of 2016 will take place June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
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Health

Cook County Board to Consider Approval of Construction Budget for New Central Campus Health Center

Cook County Board of Commissioners will be presented with a proposal for construction of the much-needed Central Campus Health Center, a new state-of-the-art outpatient facility, at its meeting April 13.

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Economic Development, Health

Cook County Board to Consider Approval of Construction Budget for New Central Campus Health Center

Cook County Board of Commissioners will be presented with a proposal for construction of the much-needed Central Campus Health Center, a new state-of-the-art outpatient facility, at its meeting April 13.

The new facility,

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Economic Development, Health

President Preckwinkle to Advance Transformational Redevelopment of Old Cook County Hospital and Excess Real Estate

Finance Committee, then Board to consider team to lead mixed-use project A private redevelopment agreement and land lease for Old Cook County Hospital and adjacent land will be presented to the Cook County Board of Commissioners April 13 and referred
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Budget and Financial, Economic Development, Health

Congratulations Chi Hack Night!

Cook County is home to what is arguably the country's largest civic tech community. The heart of this community is arguably Chi Hack Night, whose weekly event regularly draws crowds of over 100.
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Technology

Cook County Officials Encourage Residents to Poison-Proof Homes

The Cook County Health & Hospitals System and the Cook County Department of Environmental Control are encouraging people to poison-proof their homes in recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, March 20-26.
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Health

Preckwinkle Taps Brian Hamer As Her New Chief of Staff

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of Brian Hamer as her new Chief of Staff effective March 23.
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Cook County Urges Pet Owners to Protect Pets from Communicable Diseases

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control is advising pet owners to prepare and protect their pets from the distemper virus and the canine flu.
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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Henry English

The untimely death of Henry English leaves a great void for those of us who believe in the pursuit of fairness and equity. Henry was a driving force in progressive causes and a constant presence in our communities for more than 40 years.
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Preckwinkle Unveils Public Safety Legislative Agenda

Proposals aim to roll back decades of failed criminal justice policies

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced her 2016 public safety legislative agenda that will create a fairer and more just criminal and juvenile jus

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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the Death of Dr. Quentin Young

I was saddened to hear of the death of Dr. Quentin Young. Dr. Young spent a lifetime devoted to progressive causes in the political, social and health arenas.
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Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues Honors 18 Women

In honor of Women’s History Month, the Cook County Commission on Women’s Issues today honored 18 women for their professional achievements or contributions to their communities. Recipients of the Peggy A.
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Community

Cook County Board Approves $9 Million in Loans for Affordable Housing

Funds to be invested in affordable housing projects in Ford Heights, Hines, LaGrange, and Park Forest Construction and/or rehabilitation is anticipated this year on four projects to develop affordable housing as a result of loans totaling $9…

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President Preckwinkle Sets ‘Holdback’; Expected to Save Millions

Concerned about the harmful impact of a continued state budget stalemate, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is taking proactive steps and requesting that all Cook County offices and agencies implement cost-savings.

“The continue

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Economic Development, Housing and Property

President Preckwinkle Announces National Accreditation For Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office

Recognition Follows Operational Changes, Added Staffing and Technological Upgrades

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the County Medical Examiner’s Office has been awarded full accreditation by the National Associ

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Public Safety and Jails

County Awards Anti-Violence Grants to Seven Organizations

Board backs President Preckwinkle’s policy to provide local services to those at-risk

Cook County’s Justice Advisory Council (JAC) today received approval from the Board of Commissioners to award $700,000 in grants to seven different local

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Courts and Legal

Broadband Connection to Oak Forest Health Center and Markham Courthouse Will Mean Faster Data Transfer for These County Facilities

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the connection of Oak Forest Health Center and Markham Courthouse to the County’s 10-gigabit fiber broadband network.
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Technology

Popular Savings Plan for Pet Spay and Neuter Month Returns

Cook County will again partner with private veterinarians to offer discounted spay and neuter services for pets in February, which is National Spay and Neuter Month. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle cited the ease of the program which pr
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Pets and Animals

Cook County Announces Multi-Site Construction With Major Energy Savings

Work aligns with Cook County’s ambitious sustainability plan on reducing carbon emissions

Construction is under way for $44.2 million in Cook County building improvements under guaranteed energy savings agreements awarded in June

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Economic Development

President Preckwinkle’s Statement on President Obama’s Executive Actions Regarding Guns

I applaud the executive actions to address gun violence that President Obama has announced.
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Cook County and the Greater Chicago Food Depository Announce Food Access Plan

Two-year strategy will strengthen county-wide response to food insecurity with focus on health, children and access to fresh produce Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Greater Chicago Food Depository today announced the creation of
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Health

Cook County Ahead of Its Target for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions

New report highlights sustainability achievements in 2015


Cook County is doing its part to help stem climate change.

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Environmental