The 11-week program helps place veterans in tech industry jobs upon completion

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) is accepting applications for the Chicago Cook Technology Academy (Tech Academy), a training program designed to provide veterans with critical career skills in the technology industry. Cook County has partnered with Microsoft and National Able Network to offer this free 11-week course, which begins July 22, 2024. Applications are due Sunday, July 14, 2024 at midnight.

As temperatures top 90 degrees for the first time this season, the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets. The department offers the following tips for pet owners to keep in mind:

18 new projects are slated to begin work this year

Cook County—Today, the Commission on Human Rights (“the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”). 

Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Opportunity

Cook County Government today announced the launch of the Cook County Cannabis Development Grant program, which will provide up to $

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle today celebrated the launch of Cook County Tourism Alive, an initiative dedicated to helping the hospitality and tourism industry in suburban Cook County thrive in the post-COVID-19 economy.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved resolutions for two pilot programs that will assist those seeking affordable, quality housing. 

The Bureau of Economic Development will launch a $3 million down payment assistance pilot program that will defray the cost of down payments, closing costs or buydowns on mortgages for Cook County residents, and a $12 million program to pilot the construction of single-family modular homes in communities of need. Cook County will utilize funds that it received through the American Rescue Plan Act. 

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for construction projects through the Build Up Cook program. These projects include critical water infrastructure improvements such as water main repairs, pump replacements, back up generator replacements, hydrant replacements and valve repairs. The projects also include public building facility repairs, exterior repairs and roof replacements.

Crains Chicago Business recognized Cook County’s Solid Waste Coordinator Anthony Tindall as a notable leader in sustainability. Tindall has served within the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) for nearly two years and oversees programs to increase recycling and waste diversion in the County’s suburban municipalities and to inspect and regulate waste facilities such as transfer stations and recyclers.