Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Urges Residents to Vaccinate Pets Against Leptospirosis as Cases Rise in Chicago

As health officials in Chicago warn of an increase in reported leptospirosis cases with at least one confirmed death, the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to keep their pets safe from this infection.  

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect both people and pets. The infection is transmitted through contact with the urine of infected animals, most commonly rats. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be passed between animals and humans. 

President Preckwinkle Statement on the Two-Year Anniversary of the End of Money Bond and Attempts to Undermine Reform

Two years ago, Illinois was the first state to end the use of money bond as a condition of pretrial release, and we are the only state to have ended money bond completely. With the Pretrial Fairness Act, we replaced a flawed and unjust system with a thoughtfully designed pretrial system that is more fair, safe and effective. 

Cook County Celebrates Digital Inclusion Week with Inaugural Learning Symposium and More Than 100 Events

COOK COUNTY, IL — From Oct. 6–10, 2025, Cook County will join communities nationwide in celebrating Digital Inclusion Week, a week dedicated to expanding digital access, literacy and opportunity. As part of the celebration, Cook County Digital Equity will host Access Amplified, its inaugural learning symposium, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, bringing together more than 200 participants to explore strategies for bridging the digital divide. 

Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for Aug. 16-19 Storms and Flooding

Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather event 

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation today for Cook County in response to storms that hit the region on August 16 through August 19, 2025. Cook County experienced significant rainfall over several days, leading to severe flooding in residential areas. Parts of the City of Chicago, Berwyn, Cicero and Mount Prospect were among the hardest-hit Cook County municipalities. 

Storm and Flood Damage Assessment Survey Open for Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding on Aug. 16-19, 2025

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is reviewing damage from the severe storms and flash flooding event that occurred between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19, 2025. EMRS asks residents who were impacted by these storms and flooding to submit an initial damage assessment by Friday, Aug.

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