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Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on Funding Opportunity for Community Based Organizations

Class of 30 local nonprofit and government fellows embarks on interdisciplinary leadership development program in service of effective governance

Medical Examiner’s Office Releases Preliminary 2022 Data

Suburban Centers to Remain Operational Throughout the Holiday Weekend

The County is sharing tips and information to keep residents and pets safe

President Preckwinkle today announced a major update to the Cook County 2010-2020 Census Demographics App.

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects, maintenance-related equipment and materials for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that the first payments to participants in the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot

Tanya Anthony and Zahra Ali bring track records of success to their new roles

All lanes of the bridge will be closed for repairs Friday night through Sunday evening

COOK COUNTY, IL — Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC) announced a new round of applications for Manufacturing Reinvented, a $5 milli

Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects and initiatives led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a balanced $8.8 billion FY2023 budget which includes millions in funding for equity programs and pandemic relief without increasing taxes or cutting essential services.

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — President Preckwinkle today announced a new transparency and civic engagement initiative with the launch of “Find My District…

Cook County – Cook County Government was recently awarded a $675,000 U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) grant as part of a UIC-Led Consortium.

18 nonprofits awarded funding to help expand existing programming for veterans and their families

The 7-week program helps place veterans in tech industry jobs upon completion

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has selected Jessica Caffrey as the new Executive Director of Cook County Land Bank Authority (CCLBA).

11 rabid bats have been found so far this year

Robust outreach and assistance campaign leads to high participation rate - final 3,250 participants to be selected by lottery in coming weeks

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on Thursday unveiled a proposed $8.75 billion Executive Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2023, which includes millions in funding for equity pr

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Today, President Toni Preckwinkle reminded residents that the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot will be opening its application portal later this week.

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Bureau of Asset Management, in partnership with Peoples Gas, held a press conference this morning to announce a recent successful effort in natural gas saving measures.

CHICAGO—Today the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development announced the launch of the Source Grow Grant through the Cook County Small Business Source, a p

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding today for transportation-related projects and initiatives led by the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously passed the Wheel Tax Elimination

Cook County Justice Advisory Council to Host Information Session on the Funding Opportunity

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joi