News Archive - Nov 2017 | CookCountyIL.gov

New Happ Road Bridge Opens

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways has opened the Happ Road Bridge in Northfield, increasing access to nearby high schools and the local shopping district.The bridge over the Skokie River was completely replaced with a new... Read more

Cook County Board Approves Balanced FY18 Budget

Budget crafted through collaborative effort between President and Commissioners The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a balanced $5.2 billion FY18 budget through a package of amendments presented by Cook County Board President... Read more

Cook County Land Bank Authority Marks 200th Home Rehab Milestone in Communities Hit by Foreclosure Crisis

Public-Private Partnership is stabilizing communities, building community-based businesses and jobs and boosting homeownership across Chicago south and west sides, County suburbsCHICAGO, IL – Today the Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA)... Read more

President Preckwinkle, County Department of Transportation and Highways Announce Approval of ‘Invest in Cook’ Grants

Selected projects highlight Cook County’s transportation priorities.Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the approval of the first group of transportation projects selected as part of Cook County’s inaugural Invest in Cook... Read more

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