Thirteen new projects are slated to begin work this year

CICERO, IL — Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the completion of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging installation through Cook County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)–funded EV Charging Infrastructure Program. Located at the Cicero Public Library at 5225 W Cermak Road, the new station marks the start of a countywide effort to bring EV charging to suburban and historically disinvested communities where access has been limited and demand is growing.   

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved planning, design and construction contracts this week 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.

Justice Advisory Council to seek qualified nonprofit partners to deliver housing, case coordination and transportation services for justice-involved residents

CHICAGO -- Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced an upcoming Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for community-based nonprofit organizations interested in providing reentry and supportive services for justice-involved residents across Cook County. 

The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA), in partnership with the Cook County Bureau of Technology’s Geographic Information Systems Division, launched two interactive maps today to support benefit and resource access for Cook County veterans and military members, the fifth-largest veteran population in the nation. 

Skokie, IL —Today, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials and representatives from Ameresco Inc to announce the completion of new on-site solar installations at the Skokie Courthouse, marking the County’s largest on-site solar project to date. The combined solar installations are expected to generate approximately 1,737 megawatt-hours (MWh) of electricity annually. These installations offset approximately 50% of the Skokie Courthouse’s yearly electricity usage (based on 2024 data).  

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosting its sixth Cook County Missing Persons Day event to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts.

Those whose friends and family have been missing more than one month will be able to file a missing persons report, submit DNA samples, medical records, pictures and other files to aid in the search. Emotional support services will also be available to families.

Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinic on Saturday, April 4

Coyote mating season lasts until late May

The County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County remind residents that coyote mating and whelping season lasts through May. During this time, coyotes are establishing territories and dens to whelp their pups. Until weaning, coyotes are more visible and more aggressive. ARC and the Forest Preserves offer the following tips to prevent tragic encounters between coyotes and cats or small dogs:

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suburban Cook County and City of Chicago and online applications will open on Friday, March 20 in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties