2025 News Archive
Markham, IL -- The Cook County Bureau of Asset Management (BAM) announced today the completion of 1,346 solar panels on the roof of the Sixth Municipal District - Markham Courthouse, located at 16501 Kedzie Ave in Markham.
The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is reviewing damage from the severe storms and flash flooding event that occurred between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19, 2025.
Winners to be recognized as creating the official Cook County Bookmarks for the upcoming school year, will be presented with a Cook County resolution and receive Kindle Colorsoft Kids readers&n
Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across Cook County
Cook County, IL (August 12, 2025) -- The Trump administration has announced a series of
City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are issuing respective disaster proclamations to assist residents in recovering from flooding that took place July 25-28.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle is proud to announce the Pathways to Cook County Summit, a dynamic and collaborative event that fosters inclusivity, transparency, and civic engagement.
COOK COUNTY, IL–Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today 14 nonprofit organizations that will receive Cook County Arts Creative Placemaking grants, which will fund transformative, community-led art projects in suburban co
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved $81,212,822 in funding this week for transportation-related projects for the County’s…
Today the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution recognizing Cook County’s 2025 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards.
Funding will support Community Violence Intervention and Wraparound Services for Survivors of Gun Violence
Heat indices in the triple digits are forecast for our region this weekend and into the early part of next week.
The boom, crackle and pop of Fourth of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements can present potential hazards for pets.
COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined the Cook County Land Bank Authority, representatives from Inherentance and other elected officials today to announce the completion of the first two homes that
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the launch of the Cook County…
The Cook County Bureau of Technology’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is proud to announce the release of CookViewer 3.1, a significant update to Cook County’s flags
[Cook County, Illinois] Today, Cook County leaders came together to announce the launch of the Cook County Criminal Justice Dashboard.
The $1.25 million program funded vital improvements to 30 veteran-owned homes throughout the County
Cooling centers available to all residents across County
Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices as high as 100 are forecast for the region from Saturday through Tuesday.
Amid financial uncertainty and unpredictability being caused at the federal level, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today unveiled the preliminary forecast for the County’s Fiscal Year 2026, showing a projected gap of $211.4 million…
More than half a billion in debt relieved for more than half a million residents in first-of-its-kind, ongoing partnership with Undue Medical Debt
June 6 clinic open to all Cook County residents
Cook County Government will host a Cook County Job Fair on Thursday, June 26, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
Cook County—Today, the Commission on Human Rights (the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”).
Facility will serve as permanent drop-off location in the south suburbs