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Final design named official new banner of Cook County on Flag Day 2022, celebrating bicentennial
County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers cooling tips and a list of cooling centers for residents
The new animal shelter in Matteson addresses overcrowding in the Southland, while providing housing for animals impounded by Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the appointment of Theodore “Ted” Berger as executive director of the County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS).
The program invests recovery dollars in career exploration, offering 200 suburban Cook County youth internships and connections to high-demand, high-growth sectors.
Today, Cook County issued a notice to employees regarding the Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).
Effective July 1, 2022, the minimum wage will increase to $13.35 for non-tipped workers and $7.40 for tipped employees.
Hiring Events Located Throughout Suburban Cook County at Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Network Locations
The $58.5 million project reduces congestion and improves bicycle and pedestrian safety in the Villages of Wheeling and Buffalo Grove
Grow Solar helps residents save on energy bills through group purchasing of solar
Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announces Request for Proposal applications for organizations interested in program administration and outreach assistance for the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot
The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a Class 7b property tax incentive, at the recommendation of the County’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC), to support the redevelopment of Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie,…
South Suburban College (SSC) will host the Cook County Career Connector Hiring & Resource Fair on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Kindig Performing Arts Center.
Over 30 projects are slated to begin work this year
CHICAGO — (May 9, 2022) This week, Cook County completed its five-year, $25 million project to upgrade its telecommunications system to Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP).
CHICAGO — (May 6, 2022) Today Cook County unveiled its historic investment to support local small business resiliency and growth.
The pilot released its first-year report that discusses positive impacts on south Cook transit
More than 1,900 Chicago-area homes have been renovated through the program since its inception in 1991
Funding will add to the over $130 million in rental assistance disbursed by the County since the start of the pandemic to benefit eligible applicants who previously qualified but did not receive assistance
A new symbol and pledge launch to show Cook County is welcoming to all
County commits more than $100 million for upcoming environmental initiatives
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding this week for transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).
Highlights include accounting, financial and legislative reporting commitments for the Cook County Equity Fund and policy recommendations from the Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce
County’s Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinic on Saturday, April 9
Government Technology Magazine this week announced Cook County Chief Information Officer (CIO) Tom Lynch was among its…
Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH), under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, is seeking input from residents on the County’s first-of-its-kind transit plan.
This global event raises awareness for climate change
Applications are now open for two programs that promote community and economic development throughout the County
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding this week for transportation projects and initiatives led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).
Nearly 300 submissions down to six as Board of Commissioners consider final designs for new County flag
This week, a delegation of officials from Cork County, Ireland visited Cook County to provide local updates, discuss governmental best practices and share ideas about how the two counties can collaborate.