President Preckwinkle, along with First District Commissioner Tara Stamps and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, toured two homes in west suburban Maywood renovated and repaired by volunteers from Cook County and other firms and companies. In partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, skilled tradespeople lend their craftsmanship and expertise to assist elderly, disabled and low-income residents and allow them to stay in their home and live safely and independently. This is the 34^th year Cook County has participated in this initiative.

Cook County’s reentry housing and employment programs continue accepting new participants

This month, the Cook County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution designating April as Second Chance Month in Cook County. The resolution, sponsored by Cook County Commissioner Michael Scott, highlights the barriers faced by residents returning home from incarceration and calls for collaboration to promote successful reentry in Cook County.

County to provide $1,000 payments to residents hit hardest while long-term reform efforts continue

(Cook County, IL) — The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a resolution establishing the eligibility criteria for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, which is a $15 million program to assist homeowners who have experienced a substantial increase on their property tax bills in recent years.

Cook County shares early findings from Promise Pilot, announces formation of advisory committee

19 new projects are slated to begin work this year

 County’s Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinics on Saturday, April 5

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is kicking off its 2025 Partners in Prevention clinics beginning Saturday, April 5. Through October, ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free 1-year rabies and distemper vaccines as well as microchips. These partnerships ultimately link pet owners to organizations in their area for year-round pet care, helping to create a healthier pet community.

$30 Million in funding will support Community Violence Intervention work and Wraparound Services for Survivors of Gun Violence 

(COOK COUNTY, IL) -- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the official launch of Cook County Solar Synergy, a program that connects small businesses and job seekers with the resources they need to enter and succeed in the solar-installation sector. 

(COOK COUNTY, IL) -- Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of the Creative Placemaking grant program as part of the

New deadline to submit feedback is February 28

Cook County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) is extending the deadline for public input for the County’s draft environmental justice (EJ) policy. This draft has been co-developed by an EJ internal working group made up of County employees and the EJ Community Advisory Committee. Once adopted by the County, the environmental justice policy will help inform and guide programming and policy decision-making across County bureaus and departments.