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Cook County Courthouse Cooling Centers Open During Extreme Heat

Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices over 100 are forecast for the region from today through Thursday this week. 

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Emergency Management

Damage Assessment Survey for Residents Affected by Thunderstorms on June 10-11, 2026

Residents Being Asked to Complete Surveys to Compile Data

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Emergency Management

The U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Residents and Businesses Impacted by the Severe Storms and Flooding in July 2025 with Low-interest Loans

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suburban Cook County and City of Chicago and online applications are available for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties

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Economic Development, Emergency Management

The U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in August 2025 with Low-interest Loans

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suburban Cook County and City of Chicago and online applications will open on Friday, March 20 in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties

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Economic Development, Emergency Management

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Offers Pet Safety Tips Amid Extreme Cold and Wind Chills

Cook County will experience extreme cold weather for several days starting Thursday morning. The National Weather Service has advised that wind chills will make it feel as cold as -35°F over the next several days.

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Pets and Animals