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 (PATH) 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.

Today the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution recognizing Cook County’s 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards. The County was honored with 115 national awards that highlight effective, innovative government programs which improve services for residents, advance equity and respond to critical needs across communities.  

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.

Air quality alert in effect for Cook County through Saturday

COOK COUNTY, IL— Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced Fitch Ratings upgrades for Cook County’s General Obligation and Sales Tax Revenue bond ratings from AA to AA+. The two ratings upgrades make for six upgrades for the County in the last five years.