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Cook County Board Approves Funding to Improve Transportation Throughout Cook County

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).

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Transportation

Cook County Invests Nearly $20 Million in Funding to Protect Food and Housing Stability as Trump Administration Cuts Safety-Net Programs

COOK COUNTY, IL – At a time when the federal government is retreating from critical safety-net programs, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and the Board of Commissioners took a crucial step today to invest $19.9 million to strengthen food…

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Economic Development

President Preckwinkle, Officials Break Ground on County’s Largest Ever Transportation Project

Nearly $100 million Touhy Avenue project will reduce congestion, improve safety and promote economic growth throughout Cook County

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Transportation

Governor Pritzker and President Preckwinkle Announce Combined $1.5 Billion in Medical Debt Forgiveness for Cook County Residents

Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Governor JB Pritzker announced that alongside national nonprofit partner Undue Medical Debt, Cook County and the State of Illinois have successfully erased more than $1.5 billion in medical…

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Health

Cook County Property Tax Bills Mailed On Time, Due April 1

Cook County Board President, Assessor and Clerk announced today that First-Installment 2025 property tax bills have all been mailed by the Treasurer’s Office on schedule. They are also available online, and are due April 1. 

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Taxes