Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is set to kick off its “Community Voices” event series with the first of four community meetings this week. The first meeting will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at 69 W. Washington, Chicago, IL 60602 (22nd Floor, Rooms G & H). Cook County residents are encouraged to attend and share their thoughts on which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs should continue beyond 2026.

Under the leadership of Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County is launching a community engagement series to help determine which American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) programs to continue once funding runs out in 2026. From the week of August 1 through September 13, the County will be sharing a  community survey and holding a series of community events to gather input into its priorities.

Invest in Cook grant program enhances transit, sidewalks and bicycle paths and upgrades roadway and freight infrastructure across Cook County

Cook County donates nearly 1,000 new articles of clothing from the former Oak Forest Campus to New Life Center to support migrant relief efforts

(Chicago, IL) – Today, the Cook County Department of Facilities Management delivered a donation of nearly 1,000 new articles of clothing to New Life Center to support the “New Vecinos” team, which provides resources for new arrivals. 

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr.

1.3-mile stretch of roadway in Hoffman Estates and South Barrington to undergo major improvements

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and other elected officials today to celebrate $500,000 in funding secured by the congressman through federal Community Project Funding for a vital project along Central Road in Hoffman Estates and South Barrington. 

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) has once again recognized Cook County as one of America's leading digital counties, ranking it fifth among counties with populations of one million

Plan helps communities prepare for natural disasters and makes County eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant fund

Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) invites the public to review the 2024 Cook County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is undergoing a mandatory five-year update. 

Government Alliance for Safe Communities Launches Website to Increase Access to Grants and Capacity-Building Resources

Air quality alert in effect for Cook County until midnight

An air quality alert has been issued for Cook County by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) until midnight tonight. The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) encourages residents to remain aware of local air quality by subscribing to AlertCook, the County’s text message alert system, and by visiting AirNow dot gov and entering their zip code or city to get the most up-to-date air quality information.