Economic Development

The Cook County Board of Commissioners today accepted grant awards from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that will help fund infrastructure improvements, housing and human services delivery in Cook County.

Cook County Commissioners today approved five proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.

Elected Officials, Residents & Community Organizers Protest Cuts

Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs

Cook County Commissioners today approved an agreement championed by President Toni Preckwinkle that will create a pilot program to provide paid internships in high-growth industries and a career pathway for young adults. 

Designed to improve the County’s business climate 

Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs in region

Cook County Commissioners today approved seven proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle's Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.

Preckwinkle applauds actions to create, retain jobs in region

The U.S. Department of Commerce announced that the Chicago region is one of 12 communities nationwide re-designated under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP) initiative.