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.
(COOK COUNTY, IL) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of the Cook County Manufacturing Apprenticeship Accelerator program to provide Cook County manufacturers with a “concierge service” to identify and screen candidates for vacant U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)-registered apprenticeships.
