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
$5.8 million behavioral health initiative to benefit HACC residents at 18 housing sites
10 new projects are slated to begin work this year
Over 72k Recipients Receive Letters of Debt Abolishment in First Round of the Initiative
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
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.
