Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather including a series of tornadoes 

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Residents Asked to Complete Surveys to Compile Data

Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across Cook County

COOK COUNTY, Ill. — The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) announced today that qualified organizations may now apply for funding through the Cook County Prevention, Assistance, Transition to Housing program. 

COOK COUNTY, IL—The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) recently announced that applications are open for organizations to serve as Business Support Organizations (BSOs) with the Cook County Small Business Source (The Source) throughout fiscal year 2027.

After federal disaster assistance was denied, Cook County allocates $15 million to help residents recover from devastating storms

U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Cook County and City of Chicago Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms June 10-11 with Low-interest Loans 

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the County and City
open through July 30, 2026

No-interest loans will help schools, libraries, parks, fire districts and other taxing bodies manage cash flow 

COOK COUNTY, IL— Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that the expanded Property Tax Bridge Fund Program, making up to $300 million in no-interest loans available to eligible taxing districts, is now accepting applications.  

COOK COUNTY, IL—The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development’s Department of Planning and Development today launched a third phase of the Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program.