President Preckwinkle Announces Nearly $8 Million for Invest in Cook Projects
Invest in Cook grant program enhances transit, sidewalks and bicycle paths and upgrades roadway and freight infrastructure across Cook County
Cook County Donates Clothing Items to New Life Center
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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Rights for Employees and Employer Obligations Ordinance Safely Repealed
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Chief Operating Officer Dr.
President Preckwinkle Joins Congressman Krishnamoorthi to Announce Federal Funding for Central Road Reconstruction Project
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.
Cook County Named Top Five Digital County in America for 2024
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
Cook County Invites Residents to Review 2024 Hazard Mitigation Plan Draft
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.
City of Chicago, Cook County and State of Illinois Partner to Support Community-Based Approaches to Safety
Government Alliance for Safe Communities Launches Website to Increase Access to Grants and Capacity-Building Resources
Cook County Urges Residents to Protect Their Health During Air Quality Action Days
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.
Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control Issues Pet Safety Tips Ahead of July 4 Holiday
The boom, crackle and pop of Fourth of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements can present potential hazards for pets. To ensure pets remain safe and healthy during the weekend festivities, Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control recommends pet owners take the following precautions.
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Loyola Medicine, Cook County and Undue Medical Debt Partner to Abolish More than $112 Million in Medical Debt
Majority of Abolishment Attributed to Cook County Medical Debt Relief Initiative, Providing $80 Million in Relief for over 44,000 Residents
(MAYWOOD, IL) – Loyola Medicine, Undue Medical Debt, a national non-profit, and Cook County’s Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI), have reached an agreement that will result in the erasure of $112.12 million worth of non-Medicare/Medicaid medical debt for Loyola's patients in 2024.