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The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets as hot and humid weather conditions settle into the area through Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for Cook County between 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday with heat indexes between 110 – 115 degrees expected.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today applauded …

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $10 million in funding today for the Businesses Reducing Impact on the Environment (BRITE) program, an initiative led by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainabi

The application window for $10,000 and $20,000 grants has been extended to August 25

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the five communities selected to participate in the Climate Resiliency Planning for Communities Program spearheaded by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustai

Landmark pension reform legislation backed by Cook County Board President Preckwinkle to responsibly ensure full funding of the County’s pension obligations was signed into law today by Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker.  

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the launch of a new website — arpa.cookcountyil.gov — to show how Cook County’s $1 billion in American Rescue Plan Act (ARP

Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across Cook County

President Preckwinkle, along with representatives from the Bureau of Asset Management and Department of Environment and Sustainability, announced today Cook County’s first power purchase agreement for renewable energy

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during excessive summer heat.

Initiative will launch with $5 million of grants to be awarded in 2023

Overwhelming majority of cases involve fentanyl

Hot, humid and potentially stormy weather conditions will move across Cook County starting on Wednesday and ending Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Today, the office of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced events and details for the upcoming fifth Annual Racial Equity Week.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners recemtly approved funding for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).

Today, officials from the Cook County property tax system announced second installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2022 are expected to be available to property owners by November 1, 2023.

(COOK COUNTY, IL) —Today, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announced the launch of The 2023 Source Grant through the Cook County Small Busine

COOK COUNTY — For four years in a row, the Center for Digital Government (CDG) named Cook County one of America's Top 10 Digital Counties with a population of more than one million.

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle reminded residents living in unincorporated Cook County that one less tax exists in the area as the repeal of the Cook County Wheel Tax went into effect starting July 1…

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation today for suburban Cook County in response to storms that hit the region on July 2.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding this week for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).

The boom, crackle and pop of Fourth of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements can present potential hazards for pets this holiday weekend.

Today, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights (CCCHR), City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP), and Arise Chicago shared the increased minimum wages that will take effect in Chicago and Cook County…

Today the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the resolution acknowledging Cook County’s 2022 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards.

Smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to severely impact air quality in Cook County and the region. The County’s air quality is currently at ‘very unhealthy’ levels according to the U.S.

Program helps County residents save on solar installation