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). 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.

The $1.25 million program will improve at least 30 veteran-owned homes over two years

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the call for applications today for the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs home repair program. In partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Cook County has allocated $1.25 million to complete indoor and outdoor repairs to at least 15 veteran-owned homes each year for the next 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). 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.

Oak Forest | $1,063,377
Construction of 151st Street over the Boca Rio Drive ditch for a culvert replacement and channel enhancement project.

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced details and demographic information regarding the participant cohort enrolled in the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot (Promise Pilot). Funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), the Promise Pilot will send monthly payments of $500 to 3,250 residents for two years.

Program offered by County’s Animal and Rabies Control as part of National Spay and Neuter Awareness Month

Pet owners can bring their dogs and cats to participating veterinarians throughout Cook County to receive a $40 discount on spay or neuter services in February. The County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is offering the spay and neuter program during February – Spay and Neuter Awareness Month.

Four-year initiative supports five communities to develop Climate Resiliency Plans and fund solutions

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced nearly $16 million in funding today for the Climate Resiliency Planning in Communities Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES), to improve climate resiliency in five suburban Cook County communities over the next four years.

Diakhate brings more than two decades of animal welfare experience to the County

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has appointed Mamadou Diakhate to administrator of the County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC).  

Diakhate comes to the County from the City of Chicago’s Animal Care and Control (CACC) where he most recently served as executive director. He has been with CACC since 2004 and has held numerous leadership positions over the course of his tenure including supervisor, shelter manager, operations manager and deputy director.

Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce provides updates on transformative policies and programs around health, housing, infrastructure, criminal justice and economic development, among others

COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Equity Fund Taskforce are kicking off 2023 with Cook County’s plans to realign government resources and address disinvestment and inequities that have negatively impacted Black, Latine and other marginalized residents.