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President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline for $73 Million Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced the extension of the application deadline for the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utilit
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Housing and Property

Cook County Exceeds 10,000 COVID-19 Deaths

The Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed the County’s 10,000th death due to COVID-19 infection this morning, just over a year after the virus claimed its first victim here. 
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Health

President Preckwinkle Endorses Clean Energy Jobs Act for Advancing Equity and Mitigating Climate Change

Joins Illinois Assistant Majority Leader Delia Ramirez in Urging Lawmakers to Support Passage of BillCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined officials, advocates, and an impacted business owner to endorse the Clean En
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Economic Development, Environmental, Transportation

Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control Provides Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Coyote Mating Season

Coyote mating season lasts until late MayThere have been recent sightings of coyotes around Cook County.
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Pets and Animals

Forest Preserves Police Affirms Commitment to Ten Shared Principles

Today, Cook County Board and Forest Preserves of Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle signed a Board Resolution that endorses the Police Department of the Forest Preserves of Cook County’s commitment to the Ten Shared Principles.
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Public Safety and Jails