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Cook County to Host 4th Annual “Pathways to Cook County” Summit to Advance Procurement Opportunities and Engage Small Businesses

COOK COUNTY, IL— Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the 4th annual Pathways to Cook County Summit, a dynamic and collaborative event that fosters inclusivity and transparency in doing

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Building and Construction, Contractor and Vendor Resources, Economic Development

Cook County Launches First EV Charging Site at Cicero Public Library Through ARPA-Funded Program

CICERO, IL — Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the completion of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging installation through Cook County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)–funded EV Charging I

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Building and Construction, Environmental

Cook County Expands Solar Energy with Largest On-Site Installation at Skokie Courthouse

Skokie, IL —Today, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials and representatives from Ameresco Inc to announce the completion of new on-site solar installations at the Skoki

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Building and Construction, Environmental

Cook County Courthouse Warming Centers Open Amid Extreme Wind Chills

Cook County will experience extreme cold weather for several days starting Saturday evening. The National Weather Service has advised that wind chills will make it feel as cold as -10°F over the next several days. 

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Building and Construction

Cook County Completes Courthouse Wireless Connectivity Project, Expanding Access Across Court Facilities

Cook County officials today announced the completion of a comprehensive courthouse wireless connectivity project that concluded in November, significantly improving Wi-Fi signal strength and reliability across courthouse facilities countywid

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Building and Construction, Courts and Legal, Technology