News Archive - May 2018

HACC Announces $75 Million Investment to Preserve Low-Income Housing in South Suburbs [1]

(Cook County) – The Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) was joined today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Congressman Bobby Rush, Joseph P. Galvan, HUD Midwest Regional Administrator, Mayor John A. Ostenburg of Park Forest, IL... Read more [1]

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Statement from President Preckwinkle on Legislative Approval of State Budget [3]

While it is not perfect, we are encouraged by the bipartisan budget passed by the General Assembly and are hopeful that this budget will facilitate prompt and timely payments by the state to the County for the essential public health and safety... Read more [3]

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Statement from Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle on the passing of Dr. Donna Alexander, the administrator of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control [4]

I was greatly saddened to learn today of the passing of Dr. Donna Alexander, the administrator of Cook County Animal and Rabies Control.Dr. Alexander passionately served as the administrator of the department since 2007, leading the... Read more [4]

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2018 Low-Cost Rabies Vaccine, Microchip Clinics Scheduled by County Animal Control Department [6]

Cook County pet owners can save money and protect their animals from rabies by taking advantage of Cook County’s low-cost rabies vaccine clinics this spring and summer.The inaugural low-cost rabies vaccine clinic of 2018 will take place Tuesday, May... Read more [6]

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Cook County Saving Millions and Decreasing Energy Use [7]

Cook County saved nearly $8.6 million and significantly decreased energy use in the first two years of implementing energy efficiency improvements by using guaranteed energy savings performance contracts. The savings resulted from two... Read more [7]

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Cook County Earns National Achievement Award for Medical Examiner Online Data Portal [9]

Cook County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo) for its Medical Examiner online data portal that provides up-to-date information about deaths in Cook County’s, including those caused by gun... Read more [9]

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Cook County’s Chief Information Officer Named CIO of the Year [11]

Cook County Chief Information Officer Simona Rollinson today was named Nonprofit/Government Chief Information Officer of the Year at the annual ORBIE Awards held in partnership with the CIO Leadership Association. The award honors chief information... Read more [11]

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Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control Issues Spring Tips for Ensuring Pet Safety [12]

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets as the weather warms up.“Everybody looks forward to the spring and summer, even our pets,” Dr. Donna Alexander,... Read more [12]

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