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Cook County Reinforcing Flood Tips for Resident as Storms Soak the Region

Heavy rains could lead to flooding. The Cook County Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management urges residents to keep the following road facts and tips in mind. Six inches of water will reach the bottom of most passenger cars... Read more

President Preckwinkle Releases FY 2019 Preliminary Forecast with Lowest Gap Since Taking Office in 2010

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released a preliminary Fiscal Year 2019 financial forecast with the lowest gap the administration has projected since she took office. The preliminary gap for the County’s FY19 budget is forecast at... Read more

Tularemia Found in Wild Rabbit; Caution Urged

A wild rabbit found June 13 in Tinley Park has tested positive for tularemia. Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges residents to avoid touching live or dead wildlife.Tularemia is a disease of animals and humans caused by the bacterium... Read more

Cooling Centers Open Across Cook County During Excessive Heat Watch

Temperatures throughout Cook County are expected to rise into the 90s from Saturday into Monday, with heat indices of 100 to 105 degrees. The County’s Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHSEM) reminds residents to take extra... Read more

Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control Issues Pet Safety Tips for Summer Heat

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during the forecasted excessive heat.Among the recommendations:Do not leave your pet in a hot car: Even with the... Read more

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