Dangerously low temperatures are forecast over the next few days. The frigid climate creates hazardous conditions for residents and their pets. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to take special precautions to keep their pets safe during this extremely cold and dangerous weather.

New Findings Reveal Systemic Inequities and Recommend Pathways to Reform

Cook County—On December 2nd, 2024, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights (“the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”).

Effective January 1, 2025, the Cook County minimum wage will increase to $15.00 for non-tipped employees and $9.00 for tipped employees. 

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County’s Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) on November 6 approved a resolution in support of the County’s first-ever Class 7d property tax incentive application, which would benefit a

County Publishes 2024 Energy and Water Benchmarking Report Highlighting Major Sustainability Milestones in Energy and Water Conservation

No new taxes in balanced budget

(Cook County, IL) - Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a balanced $9.94 billion FY2025 budget. The County budget allocates hundreds of millions of dollars for equity-focused programs, continued pandemic recovery efforts and vital programs and resources for residents without increasing taxes. The budget passed unanimously, 17-0, following a month of departmental hearings, briefings and the annual amendment process.

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County is proud to announce that the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development has been named a winner in the 23rd annual Chicago Innovation Awards for Cook County Manufacturing Reinvented, a grant program geared toward helping manufacturers improve productivity. 

New interchange with I-294 will enhance mobility, safety, economic growth in southwest Cook County

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with federal, state and local officials, celebrated the groundbreaking for a major roadway and bridge improvement project at I-294 on 88^th/Cork Avenue in the Village of Justice. 

Grant program to support Cook County’s goal to divert 45% of suburban waste
from regional landfills

Paw-Some Pets Project available to all Cook County residents

Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has partnered with South Suburban Humane Society (SSHS) to launch the Paw-Some Pets Project, which provides fee waived dog and cat adoptions as well as free large dog spay and neuter services. The initiative begins today and is available to all Cook County residents.