CHICAGO — (May 6, 2022) Today Cook County unveiled its historic investment to support local small business resiliency and growth.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle shared details today about a $37 million investment to support a network of over 30 business support organizations and forthcoming small business grants at Cook County’s Small Business Source Launch Event. The event was a part of the County’s celebration of National Small Business Week. 

The pilot released its first-year report that discusses positive impacts on south Cook transit

More than 1,900 Chicago-area homes have been renovated through the program since its inception in 1991

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle toured two renovated and repaired homes in south suburban Chicago Heights as part of “Rebuilding Together,” an annual initiative designed to assist elderly, disabled and low-income residents in Cook County.

Funding will add to the over $130 million in rental assistance disbursed by the County since the start of the pandemic to benefit eligible applicants who previously qualified but did not receive assistance

A new symbol and pledge launch to show Cook County is welcoming to all

(Cook County, IL) —Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined 14^th District Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton to launch a new campaign to show Cook County is a welcoming place for all: “Cook County United Against Hate.” A new unifying symbol, pledge, and website were unveiled marking that intolerance and injustice will never be acceptable in Cook County communities.

County commits more than $100 million for upcoming environmental initiatives

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle released the 2021 Cook County Sustainability Report today, highlighting the County’s efforts to support healthy and resilient communities that thrive economically, socially and environmentally.

Since President Preckwinkle took office in 2010, emissions from County-owned buildings have been reduced by 40%. In 2020, the County’s overall operations emissions were down 10.7% from the previous year.

Highlights include accounting, financial and legislative reporting commitments for the Cook County Equity Fund and policy recommendations from the Cook County Equity Fund Taskforce

[COOK COUNTY, IL] – Created to address historic and continued disinvestment and inequities that have negatively impacted Black, Latine and other marginalized residents, today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled the County’s first Cook County Equity Fund Report.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding this week for transportation 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.

2021 Invest in Cook Funding

County’s Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinic on Saturday, April 9

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is kicking off its 2022 Partners in Prevention clinics beginning Saturday, April 9. Through early November, ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free 1-year rabies vaccines and microchips. These partnerships ultimately link pet owners to organizations in their area for year-round pet care, helping to create a healthier pet community.ARC partners

Government Technology Magazine this week announced Cook County Chief Information Officer (CIO) Tom Lynch was among its 2022 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.