2026 News Archive
13 rabid bats have been found so far this year
Halloween is an exciting time for the whole family but can present potential hazards for pets.
COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County has been named a County Government Experience Project Winner in the Center for Digital Government’s 2026 Government Experience (GovX) Awards.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved planning, design and construction contracts today to continue the pipeline of transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highwa
Dr. Megan Carolan was named administrator of Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) following her appointment by President Toni Preckwinkle and approval today by the County’s Board of Commissioners.
Cook County’s Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar was appointed president of the National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME) this week at the organization’s annual conference.
Cook County, IL - This month, Cook County announced two distinct real estate initiatives aimed at transforming underutilized County-owned land into new centers of innovation, affordable housing, and long-term community investment.
FY2027 budget protects essential services while making tough choices to strengthen Cook County’s finances for challenges ahead
County to provide direct support to communities recovering from severe summer storms
Two virtual sessions, October 13 and October 19, will brief residents on the County's financial outlook, what is driving the gap and what it means for County services
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved planning, design and construction contracts today to continue the pipeline of transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).
WHAT: Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is hosting a preparedness fair at Dailey Plaza in conjunction with National Preparedness Month to ensure residents have the information they need
COOK COUNTY, Ill.—Today, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) announced 92 businesses received a $100,000 Catalyst Grant
Winning designs will once again become the official Cook County bookmarks, with winners honored by a Cook County Board resolution and awarded Kindle Colorsoft Kids readers
Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will help determine whether storm damage meets the criteria for potential federal disaster as
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the County and City open through September 4
COOK COUNTY, IL—Today, officials from the Cook County property tax system announced that the 1.8 million second installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2025 are expected to be mailed to property owners on September 1, 2026, with a due date of…
Thousands of residents impacted by tornadoes and severe storms
In partnership with Undue Medical Debt, this milestone represents the most medical debt abolished by a county in the United States
Residents being asked to complete survey to compile data
Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County families by providing free safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and whole-home upgrades.
President Preckwinkle appoints Calvin Young to lead department
COOK COUNTY, IL— Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the 4th annual Pathways to Cook County Summit, a dynamic and collaborative event that fosters inclusivity and transparency in doing
COOK COUNTY, IL — The City of Chicago and Cook County Health today released a comprehensive evaluation of the Flexible Housing Pool (FHP) of Chicago and Cook County, demonstrating that supportive
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) is working to reunite family members and loved ones of decedents whose remains were stored at South Chicago Chapel.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified by Illinois and Chicago officials of decedents improperly stored at a funeral home in Chicago. MEO investigators and forensic pathologists went to the funeral home, located at 2939 E.
New initiative increases access to high-quality legal research resources
The Cook County Small Business Source (The Source) announced today its selection of
Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather including a series of tornadoes