The 7-week program helps place veterans in tech industry jobs upon completion

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined County officials and representatives from National Able Network to announce the launch of the Chicago Cook Technology Academy (Tech Academy) today. This free 7-week program, fully funded and run by Cook County, provides veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has selected Jessica Caffrey as the new Executive Director of Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA). Caffrey brings more than two decades of Real Estate leadership and hands-on experience to her new role at the CCLBA and most recently has served as Deputy Bureau Chief for the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management (BAM). With CCLBA Board approval, Caffrey would officially begin in her new role December 1.

11 rabid bats have been found so far this year

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has released an interactive map of locations where bats who tested positive for rabies were found in Cook County. So far this year 11 rabid bats have been found. The Halloween-themed map is designed to raise awareness about rabies prevention.

Tanya S. Anthony honored for continuing to make meaningful contributions to the community after serving her country

Robust outreach and assistance campaign leads to high participation rate - final 3,250 participants to be selected by lottery in coming weeks

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday unveiled a proposed $8.75 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2023, which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting essential services.

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Today, President Toni Preckwinkle reminded residents that the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will be opening its application portal later this week. Eligible Cook County residents will be able to apply for the pilot beginning Thursday, October 6 by visiting promisepilot.cookcountyil.gov. The application portal will remain open until October 21.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management, in partnership with Peoples Gas, held a press conference this morning to announce a recent successful effort in natural gas saving measures.

Applications for $10,000 Grants to Open on October 3

CHICAGO—Today the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announced the launch of the Source Grow Grant through the Cook County Small Business Source, a program that strives to support, grow and elevate small businesses as the backbone of Cook County’s economy. The Source Grow Grant program will award $71 million in grants to thousands of small businesses beginning in 2022. Applications will open on October 3.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects and initiatives led by 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 is listed below.

City of Northlake | $460,000
Construction of Hirsch Street bridge replacement over Addison Creek.