News Archive - Jul 2016 | CookCountyIL.gov

Cook County Earns Recognition for Its Technology Advances

The Center for Digital Government (CDG) today named Cook County one of the Top 10 Digital Counties with a population of 500,000 or more.The award was announced at the National Association of Counties (NACo) annual conference in Long Beach, CA.The... Read more

Take Precautions In Excessive Heat

With an Excessive Heat Warning issued for northern Illinois until tomorrow evening, the Cook County Department of Public Health is urging all residents to stay safe. Hot temperatures and high humidity may combine to create a dangerous... Read more

Chicago Mayor Emanuel and Cook County Board President Preckwinkle Launch Industrial Growth Zones Program

New Initiative to Attract Industrial Businesses, Accelerate Job Growth and Drive Neighborhood InvestmentMayor Rahm Emanuel and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today launched an unprecedented effort to generate new industrial investment... Read more

Cook County Releases Long Range Transportation Plan

Five transportation policy priorities define agendaCook County has produced a Long Range Transportation Plan to guide the County’s transportation decisions and their impact on economic growth and quality of life over the next 25 years. The Long... Read more

Dr. Arunkumar Named as Cook County’s New Chief Medical Examiner

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar was named as Chief Medical Examiner of Cook County following her appointment by President Toni Preckwinkle and approval today by the County’s Board of Commissioners.Dr. Arunkumar had been serving as interim chief since June... Read more

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar Chief Medical Examiner

Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On the Assassination of Law Enforcement Officers in Dallas

Like all Americans, I was horrified to learn today about the assassination of five law enforcement officers in Dallas last night. The officers were performing their official duties during a peaceful march protesting police-involved shootings of... Read more

President Preckwinkle Launches New Cook County Website Focused on Services

A major update to Cook County’s main website, unveiled today, will enable visitors to www.cookcountyil.gov to more easily connect with the County services they need, said County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “Government... Read more

Statement by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle On the Death of Abner Mikva

Abner Mikva was a man of high principle who dedicated his life to public service. Born to humble beginnings in an immigrant family, he never wavered in his commitment to progressive politics and social justice. During his decades as a state... Read more

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