Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5.5 million in funding today for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability and Bureau of Asset Management, to increase the number and access to public electric vehicle (EV) charging stations throughout suburban Cook County.

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a balanced $8.8 billion FY2023 budget which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting essential services. The budget passed overwhelmingly 16-0, which followed a month of departmental hearings, commissioner questions and public meetings.

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.

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — President Preckwinkle today announced a new transparency and civic engagement initiative with the launch of “Find My District,” an interactive web map that shows a majority of the overlapping political districts of any address in Cook County, using public data provided by the County Clerk.  

Cook County – Cook County Government was recently awarded a $675,000 U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) grant as part of a UIC-Led Consortium. Cook County is a leading member of the Illinois Defense Manufacturing Consortium (ILDMC) which will receive $5M over five years.

18 nonprofits awarded funding to help expand existing programming for veterans and their families

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle awarded $1.4 million in Honor Grants, a program spearheaded by the Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA), to expand programming offered by nonprofit organizations that serve the veteran community and their families.

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