Weichai America Prepares to Open Technology Development and Testing Campus in Cook County
One of the world’s largest diesel manufacturers will set up its North American headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL
President Preckwinkle announces more than $83 million in disaster recovery, public safety grants
Following approval of more than $83 million in grant awards at Wednesday’s Cook County Board meeting, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that her office expects grant revenue for Fiscal Year 2015 to total more than $220 million. This represents a nearly 36 percent increase over the current fiscal year and is $30 million higher than predicted in June.
Unprecedented Regional Collaboration Leads to Metro Chicago Exports Launch
JPMorgan Chase pledges $500,000 to launch the initiative. Metro Chicago Exports is an unprecedented regional collaboration to capture export opportunities.
Cook County Board Approves Largest Hazard Mitigation Plan in the U.S.
Plan makes county eligible for FEMA hazard mitigation grant funds.
The Cook County Board approved the largest Multi-Jurisdictional All Hazards Mitigation Plan (HMP) ever completed in the United States at today’s county board meeting. Cook County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) spearheaded the HMP planning process.
Cook County Hospital Redevelopment
Charrette concepts from the September 23 open ideas workshop, and concepts presented on October 7th by civic groups posted online.
President Preckwinkle’s ‘Green’ Initiatives Moving Forward
Annual report to Sustainability Advisory Council details progress
Cook County is moving aggressively to advance President Toni Preckwinkle’s sustainability agenda through new and existing programs that reduce waste, decrease the County’s environmental footprint and make the County’s use of energy and water more efficient.
Preckwinkle’s Sustainability Advisory Council recently accepted a report summarizing progress made during the past year, as well as upcoming and continuing initiatives. The Council was created in March 2012 and is co-chaired by Christopher G. Kennedy, Chairman, Joseph P.
County Workshop to Focus on Business Opportunities for Veterans
Event open to all military vets and their dependents
Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs will host a resource workshop for veterans interested in information about owning a business and entrepreneurship opportunities.
The workshop will take place Monday August 11 in the 4th floor conference room of the County Building, 118 N. Clark St., Chicago, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The workshop is open to military veterans and their dependents, whether or not they work for Cook County.
Cook County Justice Advisory Council Awards $680,000
Grantees include the Inspiration Corporation, WestCare Foundation, Westside Health Authority and Youth Outreach Service
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the sixteen recipients of $680,000 in recidivism reduction grants from the Cook County Justice Advisory Council at an event held at the non-profit Inspiration Kitchens, a grant recipient (3504 W. Lake Street in Chicago.) Six organizations will receive grants of $10,000, and five each will receive grants of $24,000 and $100,000.
The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank Announce $10 million in Financing For Neighborhood Stabilization
Matching individuals with vacant homes, working capital for rehabs and affordable mortgages
Chicago, IL – The PrivateBank and the Cook County Land Bank (CCLBA) announced today the creation of a new partnership to help eligible participants realize the dream of homeownership by investing in rehabbing vacant homes in Cook County.
Energy Benchmarking Ordinance Approved at Cook County Board Meeting
Major Step Forward in Implementation of Sustainability Goals
The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a Building Energy Benchmarking Ordinance that will continue the County’s advancement of its “green” initiatives.
I believe that Cook County should be a world-class model of sustainability, stated President Preckwinkle. The passage and implementation of this ordinance is a major step towards realizing our goal.