Crains Chicago Business recognized Cook County’s Solid Waste Coordinator Anthony Tindall as a notable leader in sustainability. Tindall has served within the County’s Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) for nearly two years and oversees programs to increase recycling and waste diversion in the County’s suburban municipalities and to inspect and regulate waste facilities such as transfer stations and recyclers.

(COOK COUNTY, IL) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of the Cook County Manufacturing Apprenticeship Accelerator program to provide Cook County manufacturers with a “concierge service” to identify and screen candidates for vacant U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)-registered apprenticeships.

The Cook County Bureau of Technology's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is proud to announce the launch of the beta version of CookViewer 3.0, the latest iteration of the County's premier property information tool.

Facility will serve as permanent drop-off location in the south suburbs

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved funding this week for transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH). These funds will help to advance vital improvements throughout Cook County.

Skokie | $94,500

Residents encouraged to review plan online and provide feedback to improve roadway right-of-way accessibility

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) announced the launch of its Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan public outreach website today. The ADA Transition Plan provides a pathway to make County rights-of-way accessible to all users of the roadways, including those with disabilities.

La Unidad de Control Antirrabico y Animal del Condado organiza su primer dispensario el sabado 13 de abril

(COOK COUNTY, IL) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined U.S. Senator Dick Durbin, Cook County Commissioners Donna Miller and Alma Anaya, local elected officials, and leadership from the Greater Chicago Food Depository and three suburban food pantries on April 2 to celebrate the unveiling of new cold-storage vans that will increase pantry capacity to serve their customers. 

 County’s Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinic on Saturday, April 13

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is kicking off its 2024 Partners in Prevention clinics beginning Saturday, April 13. Through mid-October, ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free 1-year rabies vaccines as well as microchips. These partnerships ultimately link pet owners to organizations in their area for year-round pet care, helping to create a healthier pet community.

Media outlets asked to help promote event to residents

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office (MEO) is hosting its fourth Cook County Missing Persons Day to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts. The MEO asks media outlets to help inform residents throughout the region with a missing family member or friend about the event so they are able to take advantage of the services that will be provided.