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This application window for Capital Improvement projects is currently closed.
Capital Improvement applications were due by 5:00pm on March…
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ADA Title II Transition Plan
In accordance with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Cook County Department of Transporta…
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Roadmap to Recovery: Cook County's American Rescue Plan
Below is an overview of the recently developed Roadmap to Recovery: Cook County’s A…
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Update on Grant Activities
The Village of Bellwood has applied for a Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) for a site located at 4901 St. Charles Rd. T…
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Business OccupancyA building shall not be constructed or occupied, an existing building shall not be expanded or otherwise altered or occupi…
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Electronic Permits-Apply Online!
The Department of Building and Zoning is launching a new service for the residents and businesses located…
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Online Payment Service
The Department of Building and Zoning is now accepting payments for many of its services.
Please make sure you have…
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Cook County Vacant Building Ordinance - Online
If I own a vacant building in unincorporated Cook County, what do I need to do?
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What is the Cook County Commercial Property Assessed
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Email environment@co
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Census by the NumbersCook County has launched an online dashboard, Census by the Numbers, in English and Spanish.
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Building improvement projects through guaranteed energy performance contracting
The guaranteed energy performance contract allows Cook Coun…
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From the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, President Preckwinkle and all of Cook County Government have worked tirelessly to protect the healt…
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Looking for a new job or career?
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Cook County remains dedicated to supporting residents and small businesses during these challenging times. If you or your business has been…
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What is the COVID-19 Recovery: Food Security Program?
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecu
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What is the COVID-19 Recovery: Housing Stability Assistance Program?
Working with partners, we will develop a program that assists reside…
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Urgent Needs for Manufacturers
With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County part
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Our Mortgage Assistance Application is currently closed.
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What is the Resident Cash Assistance Program?
Partnering with the Family Indepe
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What's New?
Visit our website with resources for small businesses all in one place:
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Apply for the Utility Assistance Program!
We are promoting the Community and Econo
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Did you know?25% of Cook County residents lack high-speed Internet.43% of unconnected Illinois households are in Cook County.There are as ma…
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Disaster Recovery
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The Illinois Enterprise Zone Act was signed into law in 1982.
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2021 Invest in Cook Project Recicpients
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways has announced the list of 34 projects tha…
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Invest in Cook 2017 Grant ApplicationThe application period for this grant has now closed.Thank you for your interest.DatesThe call for proj…
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Invest in Cook 2018 Grant ApplicationThe Application Period for this grant is now Closed.DatesThe call for projects begins January 19, 20018…
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Cook Central: Centralizing Maps, Apps, and Data
From property and boundary data, to transportation, social service, and environmental data,…
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National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) is a federally mandated p…
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Street rehabilitation
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The Economic Development Division of the Department of Planning and Development (DPD) manages programs designed to help businesses grow, exp…
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2021
Public Notices
Public Notice - Published August 16, 2021
Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2015 and 2020 Annual Action Plans
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Transportation ProjectsThe Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways oversees the planning, design and construction of various t…
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Utility Coordination CouncilIn accordance with Illinois Compile Statute 605 ILCS 5/9-113, Cook County Department of Transportation and Highw…
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Zoning Ordinance AdministrationAdministration of the zoning ordinance shall be exercised through a person in the Department of Building and…
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