Cook County Releases 2023 Highway Construction Project Map
10 new projects are slated to begin work this year
Cook County Medical Debt Relief Initiative Abolishes Nearly $80 Million in Medical Debt for Cook County Residents
Over 72k Recipients Receive Letters of Debt Abolishment in First Round of the Initiative
Cook County Transportation and Highways Leader Honored as Woman of the Year by Local Chapter of International Transportation Organization
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) Assistant Superintendent Tara Orbon is the recipient of the 2023 Woman of the Year Award by the
Cook County Partners with Rebuilding Together to Renovate Two Homes in Blue Island
Over 1,900 Chicago-area homes renovated through the program since 1991
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle toured two renovated homes today in south suburban Blue Island as part of “Rebuilding Together,” an annual initiative that assists elderly, disabled and low-income residents with home repairs and upgrades.
Cook County Leaders Designate April as Second Chance Month in Cook County
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
Cook County Board Approves Funding to Improve Transportation Throughout Cook County
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH). These vital projects boost economic development, build up regional transportation and improve the quality of life throughout Cook County.
The location, cost and scope of each project and service is listed below.
Housing Authority of Cook County Breaks Ground on New Affordable Housing Development for Veterans
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 development for veterans located in downtown Chicago Heights, IL.
Cook County Funds Expansion of Road Home Program to Support Services and Career Opportunities for Returning Residents in Suburban Cook County
Second Chance Month and Road Home Shine Light on Importance of Career and Support Services for Reentry Community
Cook County Partners with South Suburban College to Establish Center for Hard to Recycle Materials
Permanent recycling drop-off facility in the Southland hosts grand opening on Earth Day Saturday, April 22
Violins of Hope Plays in Cook County
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