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Cook County, in partnership with Elevate, announced today the launch of LeadCare Cook County, a program that supports a safe and healthy learning environment for children by offering free lead service line replacement to licensed, home-based…
Notes record-low hospital gap, strong position to address FY2024 budget
Cook County business owners and workers to be connected to business support resources and training pipelines leading to good jobs
The study includes an online survey, website and open houses to help create safer transit opportunities in Southland
The one-day Vets and Pets clinic is scheduled for Saturday, July 1
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Village of Dixmoor gathered today to break ground on the watermain infrastructure improvement…
The partnership, with cross-sector investment from the Nicor Gas Foundation, supports place-based transformation through new and increased investment in suburban Neighborhood Networks
The cycle of funding builds on prior investment in the Cook County Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant initiative.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding this week for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).
(Cook County, IL)—Today, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights (“the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”).
Plan guides equitable investments to make biking more convenient and comfortable across the County
Career Pathway Navigator Program Helps Job Seekers with Disabilities Utilize the Partnership’s Network of Agencies and Services
10 new projects are slated to begin work this year
Awards help expand existing programming for veterans and their families
$5.8 million behavioral health initiative to benefit HACC residents at 18 housing sites
Over 72k Recipients Receive Letters of Debt Abolishment in First Round of the Initiative
Over 1,900 Chicago-area homes renovated through the program since 1991
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).
President Preckwinkle and officials join in support of Cook County Commissioner Dennis Deer’s designation, calling for awareness and opportunities for residents returning from incarceration
The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC), in collaboration with Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Chicago Heights Mayor David Gonzalez, announced today that construction has begun on Otto Veterans Square, an affordable housing…
Second Chance Month and Road Home Shine Light on Importance of Career and Support Services for Reentry Community
Permanent recycling drop-off facility in the Southland hosts grand opening on Earth Day Saturday, April 22
Cook County United Against Hate partners with JCC Chicago to bring opportunities to learn and experience the history of restored violins that survived the Holocaust
The Simon Wiesenthal Center Digital Terror Report warns of increased online antisemitic, racist, anti-LGBTQ hate and violence against Black, immigrant and Jewish residents
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).
The $1.25 million program will improve at least 30 veteran-owned homes over two years
IDHS and Cook County Justice Advisory Council partner to expand Anti-Violence Programming in vulnerable communities
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).