high-level alert: Microsoft Outlook Email Outage
County employees can now be reached by email, but intermittent delays continue due to the international Microsoft Outlook outage. We appreciate your patience as the issue gets resolved.
President Preckwinkle Announces Community Budget Briefings Series, “Cook County: An Open Briefing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget”
Two virtual sessions, October 13 and October 19, will brief residents on the County's financial outlook, what is driving the gap and what it means for County services
Cook County Announces $8 Million Investment to Help South Suburban Communities Clear Debris from Aug. 11 Storms
County to provide direct support to communities recovering from severe summer storms
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) today announced an $8 million investment to help communities across Cook County remove hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of debris left behind by a severe summer storm, with a focus on south suburban municipalities that continue to face significant recovery challenges.
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). These vital projects advance multi-modal projects throughout Cook County to improve state of good repair, operations, safety and support the regional economy.
Cook County Awards $4.2 Million in Funding for Services for Survivors of Gun Violence
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) announ
Cook County Hosts Preparedness Fair at Daley Plaza to Mark National Preparedness Month
WHAT: Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is hosting a preparedness fair at Dailey Plaza in conjunction with National Preparedness Month to ensure residents have the information they need to stay safe in an emergency. The Preparedness Fair will feature interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, including an emergency alerts game, “go-bag” education and raffles, seatbelt safety demonstrations, Cook County Sheriff’s comfort dog and emergency command units open for public viewing.
Cook County Awards $100,000 Catalyst Grants to 92 Businesses Positioned for Growth
COOK COUNTY, Ill.—Today, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) announced 92 businesses received a $100,000 Catalyst Grant, an initiative designed to accelerate growth, strengthen operations and support long-term success for Cook County’s small businesses.
Cook County Launches Project Rainbow's Second Annual Back-to-School Bookmark Design Contest
Winning designs will once again become the official Cook County bookmarks, with winners honored by a Cook County Board resolution and awarded Kindle Colorsoft Kids readers
CHICAGO, IL — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the County's Emmy Award-winning Project Rainbow initiative are inviting students back to submit their designs for the second annual Bookmark Design Contest, opening this fall for the 2026–27 school year.
Agencies to Conduct Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for Aug. 11 - 12 Storms
Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will help determine whether storm damage meets the criteria for potential federal disaster assistance
Cook County Celebrates Completion of Healthy Homes for Healthy Families Program
Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County families by providing free safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and whole-home upgrades.
U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Cook County and City of Chicago Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms July 27 with Low-Interest Loans
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the County and City open through September 4