News Archive - Oct 2019

Cook County Releases Halloween Rabid Bat Map to Highlight Rabies Prevention [1]

Cook County's Animal and Rabies Control today released an interactive map of locations where rabid bats were found in Cook County this year. The Halloween-themed map is designed to raise awareness about rabies prevention.“It’s important to remember... Read more [1]

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President Preckwinkle Announces New Name for County Emergency Management Department [3]

New name reflects mission and service to Cook County residents and regionCook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that the County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management has been renamed to the Department of... Read more [3]

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Cook County Board Approves Department of Transportation and Highways Infrastructure Projects [5]

Last week, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved agreements between the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways with local municipalities. The intergovernmental agreements are designed to bolster economic development and quality... Read more [5]

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Cook County to Join with the City, State, and Community on LGBTQ Healthcare Policies [7]

Commissioner Bridget Gainer hosts round-table discussion on addressing the unique healthcare concerns for the LGBTQ CommunityCHICAGO — On October 11, County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer Cook team up... Read more [7]

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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Unveils FY2020 Executive Budget Recommendation [9]

Balanced budget includes no increases to existing taxes.CHICAGO — On Thursday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle presented a proposed $6.18 billion Executive Operating Budget Recommendation for Fiscal Year 2020 aimed at guiding her... Read more [9]

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Disaster Assistance Available for Residents Affected by June 2019 Flooding [11]

Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Steger opens todayVillage of Steger, IL--Residents in the Village of Steger and surrounding communities affected by severe storms and flooding in June 2019 can now apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S.... Read more [11]

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Cook County Announces the Selection of The William Everett Group as 2020 Census Program Administrator [12]

CHICAGO, IL--After a robust Request for Proposal (RFP) process, the Cook County Board of Commissioners has selected The William Everett Group, a certified African American-owned and woman-owned business enterprise, to provide program... Read more [12]

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