Damage Assessment Survey for Residents Affected by Thunderstorms on July 27, 2026
Residents Asked to Complete Surveys to Compile Data
President Preckwinkle Awards $8.29 Million to Invest in Cook Projects
Invest in Cook grant program improves transit, pedestrian and bicycle paths as well as road and freight transportation across Cook County
Applications Now Open for Organizations Ready to Partner with the Cook County Homelessness Response Program
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 Small Business Source Seeking Business Support Organization Partners for 2027
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.
Cook County Board Passes One-Time Assistance Program for Residents Impacted by July/August 2025 Storms
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
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
Cook County Now Accepting Applications for $300 Million Bridge Loan Fund for Local Governments
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 Down Payment Assistance Program Now Open
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.
Cook County Honored with Record 115 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards
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.
Cook County Board Approves Funding to Improve Transportation Throughout Cook County
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.