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Apply for Rent Help Today

Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance

Applications are open for rental assistance for renters or landlords. Start the process at cookcountyil.gov/rent-help.

Your cat can relax in peace after they've received a rabies vaccine.

Orange cat lounging on windowsill.

Take advantage of Cook County's low-cost rabies vaccination and microchip clinics.

Cook County has launched an exciting new series of educational programming for young children called Project Rainbow.

Visit our website to learn more about Project Rainbow, find curriculum, and download the app from Google Play. 

Latest News

President Toni Preckwinkle Announces Upcoming Application Deadline of October 29th for Round Two of Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance
ERA 2 will provide assistance with rent, utilities, and other housing expenses for residents in suburban Cook County (Cook County, IL) — Ea… Read More
Cook County Department of Public Health Partners With PCs for People to Provide 100 Free/Low-Cost Computers for Suburban Cook County Youth
Program Is Part of the County’s Project Rainbow to Address Learning Loss  Caused by the COVID-19 Pandemic 
Cook County Action Summit Brings Residents and Local Leaders Together in Dialogue
County officials met with residents of the South Suburbs, Englewood and Garfield Park to discuss criminal justice issues and solutions 

Upcoming Events

Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners Meeting

11/02/2021 - • Virtual Event
The Regular Meeting of the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners.
Zoning Board of Appeals - November Hearing

11/03/2021 - - • Virtual Event
November Hearing of the Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals. This will be a virtual hearing,… Read More
Cook County Board Meeting

11/04/2021 - • Virtual Event
The Regular Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners Meeting

12/14/2021 - • Virtual Event
The Regular Meeting of the Forest Preserve District Board of Commissioners.
Cook County Board Meeting

12/16/2021 - • Virtual Event
The Regular Meeting of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
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