Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago will partner to bring unprecedented resources to communities most impacted by violence, poverty, and other consequences of systemic racism

CHICAGO— The Government Alliance for Safe Communities (GASC) today announced a commitment to invest $100 million across City, County, and State government partners to sustain and scale critical community violence intervention (CVI) programming across the region. 

Seven 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, seven rabid bats have been found. The Halloween-themed map is designed to raise awareness about rabies prevention. 

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Commissioner Alma Anaya was the lead sponsor of the resolution, and the Board approved six grant awards from the Justice Advisory Council to fund community-based organizations that provide court-based legal services, legal aid and advocacy for victims and survivors of domestic violence.

(Cook County, IL) — The LeadCare Cook County program recently celebrated a major milestone, completing its 100th lead service line replacement, furthering efforts to ensure safer drinking water for children in suburban Cook County. LeadCare Cook County offers free lead service line replacement to suburban child care providers, targeting the reduction of lead in water at facilities serving young children.

(Cook County, IL) — In a significant effort to bridge the digital divide, the Cook County Office of the President announced today the launch of the Cook County Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program. The program will support community organizations in using storytelling as a tool to promote digital inclusion.

No new taxes in responsible, balanced budget

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday unveiled a proposed $9.89 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2025. This responsible and balanced budget includes hundreds of millions in funding for equity-focused programs, continued pandemic recovery efforts and essential services without layoffs, tax increases or cuts to services.

Public input will guide County environmental justice policymaking

Four-year initiative helps suburban businesses reduce environmental impact 

The new animal shelter addresses regional overcrowding while providing housing for animals impounded by 
Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control

Today, Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics’ Director Jennifer King announced a research partnership with Roosevelt University’s Policy Research Collaborative to study the impacts of the Just Housing Amendment (JHA) to the Cook County Human Rights Ordinance on ho