Cook County Named Top Ten Digital County for Sixth Year Running

The Center for Digital Government and Government Technology magazine have once again recognized Cook County as one of the nation’s most digitally advanced counties, naming it eighth in the over-one-million population category of the 2025 Digital Counties Survey. This marks the sixth consecutive year Cook County has earned a spot in the top ten. 

The annual survey honors counties that use innovative technology practices to strengthen cybersecurity, enhance services for residents, increase transparency and expand digital equity. The award will be formally presented on July 11 at the National Association of Counties (NACo) Annual Conference in Philadelphia. 

“At Cook County, we believe that technology is an essential tool for making government more responsive, equitable and resilient,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. “From expanding digital translation tools to launching user-focused applications, our work reflects the goals of our Policy Roadmap to foster Connected and Open Communities.” 

The county’s Bureau of Technology (BOT) submitted its comprehensive achievements in the 2025 survey, including major strides in digital equity, AI governance, public health data transparency and infrastructure modernization. This year, Cook County launched a multilingual translation solution across multiple websites, improved courthouse Wi-Fi access and integrated payment systems across multiple departments to enhance constituent service and operational efficiency. 

“Being named one of America’s Top Ten Digital Counties is a testament to the collaboration, innovation and dedication of our entire technology team,” said Cook County Chief Information Officer Tom Lynch. “We’re especially proud of our work in emerging technologies and cybersecurity, which help protect our systems and serve residents more securely and effectively.” 

Among the county’s standout accomplishments was its advancement of cybersecurity risk management, including the first-ever countywide Security Control Assessment and the development of Generative AI guidelines. In the category of constituent engagement, CookViewer 3.1—a mobile-friendly, bilingual property tool—saw an adoption rate of 88% during its beta period. 

For more information about Cook County’s technology and data initiatives, visit cookcountyil.gov/bot