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 project in Dixmoor. The south suburban project will help reduce water loss, increase water pressure to the north end of the Village and improve the ability to effectively fight fires throughout the community.

 The one-day Vets and Pets clinic is scheduled for Saturday, July 1

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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). This vital project supports transit needs of County residents, upgrading a transit station to improve the traveler experience by providing modern comfort and safety amenities.

Metra | $500,000

(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”).

Effective July 1, 2023, the Cook County minimum wage will increase to $13.70 for non-tipped workers and $8.00 for tipped employees.

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

Awards help expand existing programming for veterans and their families