The boom, crackle and pop of Fourth of July fireworks as well as other outdoor elements can present potential hazards for pets. To ensure pets remain safe and healthy during the weekend festivities, Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control recommends pet owners take the following precautions.

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Cook County is opening cooling centers as heat indices over 100 are forecast for the region from today through Thursday this week. 

COOK COUNTY, IL— Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced that applications are now open for

An extreme heat warning has been issued for our region this week. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets. The department offers the following tips for pet owners to keep in mind:

After Years of Strengthening Its Finances, Cook County Is Prepared to Address Budget Challenges

The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development’s Department of Planning and Development today announced the launch of a third phase of the Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program on July 20, 2026. The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved the funds earlier this year. 

Residents Being Asked to Complete Surveys to Compile Data

CHICAGO: Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) and the City of Chicago’s Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC) are reviewing damage from the severe thunderstorms that occurred between June 10 and June 11, 2026; and asking that residents who have been impacted by these storms submit an initial damage assessment.

(Cook County, IL) Today, President Preckwinkle was joined by the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC), community leaders and non-profit

Veteran financial executive brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across public, nonprofit and research institutions

CHICAGO — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the appointment of Angela Manning-Hardimon as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Cook County’s Bureau of Finance. Manning-Hardimon assumes her new role on June 15, 2026, subject to confirmation by the Cook County Board of Commissioners.

Dr. Ponni Arunkumar will lead the County’s Medical Examiner’s Office through 2031

The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s reappointment of Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Ponni Arunkumar to a third five-year term to lead the Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office (MEO) through 2031.