2019 News Archive

Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security offers tips to residents during today’s high wind warning.

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.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) today for Invest in Cook projects between the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) and local municipalities.

CHICAGO — The Cook County Board of Commissioners today approved a balanced and equitable $6.2 billion FY 2020 budget aimed at advancing Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s work on criminal justice reform, public health, infrastructure…

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that the Board of Commissioners approved $58.5 million in funding today for a major road rehabilitation project in the Villages of Wheeling and Buffalo Grove.

New initiative to grow economy in south suburbs and promote large-scale investments

With potentially accumulating snowfall followed by the season’s coldest temperatures, Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips to keep pets safe and healthy during the winter months.

Accumulating snowfall is expected for the Monday morning commute.

Temperatures could drop to record lows in the coming days. The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their families.

With potentially accumulating snowfall followed by the season’s coldest temperatures, Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control offers the following tips to keep pets safe and healthy during the winter months.

Accumulating snowfall is expected for the Monday morning commute.

Temperatures could drop to record lows in the coming days. The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) reminds residents to take appropriate precautions to protect themselves and their families.

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control (CCARC) is now accepting applications for its Housing Cook County’s Animals grant program.

Cook County's Animal and Rabies Control today released an interactive map of locations where rabid bats were found in Cook County this year.

New name reflects mission and service to Cook County residents and region

Last week, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved agreements between the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with local municipalities.

Commissioner Bridget Gainer hosts round-table discussion on addressing the unique healthcare concerns for the LGBTQ Community

CHICAGO —  On Thursday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle presented a proposed $6.18 billion Executive Operating Budget Recommen

CHICAGO, IL--After a robust Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has selected The William Everett Group, a certified African American-owned and woman-owned business enterprise

Village of Steger, IL--Residents in the Village of Steger and surrounding communities affected by severe storms and flooding in June 2019 can now apply for low-i

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the County’s Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) update this week.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that the Board of Commissioners approved $6.9 million in funding today for a major road rehabilitation project in the cities of Hickory Hills and Palos Hills.

CHICAGO—Furthering her administration’s commitment to promoting equity, today Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the event lineup for Cook County’s inaugural Racial Equity Week–September 16 - 20, 2019.

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to take advantage of low-cost rabies vaccines and free microchips before clinics conclude at the end of August. The four remaining clinics are all open 10 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

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

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is pleased to announce that the Justice Advisory Council has awarded two grants of $250,000 each to Catholic Charities and the McDermott Center, D/B/A Haymarket Center, to provide comprehensive…

CHICAGO – Nearing the 100th anniversary of the Chicago race riots, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced today Offices Under the President (OUP) will host an inaugural Cook County Racial Equity Week.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that Xochitl Flores will serve as the new Bureau Chief of Economic Development.

Group buy program to make solar energy more affordable

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board of Commissioners this week recognized the County’s Medical Examiner’s Office and Office of Research, Operations and Innovation (ROI).