News Archive

I commend President Obama for recognizing the importance of immigration reform on millions of lives and using his executive authority to begin moving forward on this issue.

Four clusters of communities in Southern Cook County to be designated as “Illinois Enterprise Zones”

First BUILT in Cook loan approved for the Cullerton Avenue Industrial Area in the Village of Franklin Park

Settlement with Chicago on years of tickets called ‘long overdue’

I commend the Board of Commissioners for approving the 2015 Cook County budget today.

From an old piano to a pair of meat slicers, Cook County is pursuing new ways to generate revenue by selling obsolete and occasionally odd property via an online auction site.

 Kiosks used to generate and record public feedback for development Cook County’s Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) are in new locations for the month of November.

199-unit project is the first to be renovated by the Housing Authority of Cook County under the federal Rental Assistance Demonstration program.

“I want to congratulate Kurt Summers on his appointment as Treasurer for the City of Chicago. I witnessed firsthand Kurt’s commitment to service, drive and work ethic when he served as the head of my transition team and then as my Chief of Staff…

JPMorgan Chase pledges $500,000 to launch the initiative. Metro Chicago Exports is an unprecedented regional collaboration to capture export opportunities. 

One of the world’s largest diesel manufacturers will set up its North American headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL

Plan makes county eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant funds.

Following approval of more than $83 million in grant awards at Wednesday’s Cook County Board meeting, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that her office expects grant revenue for Fiscal Year 2015 to total more than $220…

Charrette concepts from the September 23 open ideas workshop, and concepts presented on October 7th by civic groups posted online.

Event open to all military vets and their dependents

Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs will host a resource workshop for veterans interested in information about owning a business and entrepreneurship opportunities.

Grantees include the Inspiration Corporation, WestCare Foundation, Westside Health Authority and Youth Outreach Service 

Matching individuals with vacant homes, working capital for rehabs and affordable mortgages

Voters will be asked whether they support banning the sale of assault weapons and requiring universal background checks for firearm transfers; and whether they believe the State should provide more funding for mental health treatment

Grantees include the University of Chicago, Enlace Chicago and the Illinois African-American Coalition for Prevention

Major Step Forward in Implementation of Sustainability Goals

The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance that will continue the County’s advancement of its “green” initiatives.

Improvements to key transportation corridor will benefit southern suburbs, residents

Cook County will undertake a key road project next year designed to serve as a major tool for economic development in the southern suburbs.