Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Releases FY2027 Preliminary Budget Forecast
After Years of Strengthening Its Finances, Cook County Is Prepared to Address Budget Challenges
Cook County to Launch Third Phase of Down Payment Assistance Program
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.
Damage Assessment Survey for Residents Affected by Thunderstorms on June 10-11, 2026
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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.
President Preckwinkle Announces $20 Million Investment in Community Violence Intervention to Strengthen Community Safety
(Cook County, IL) Today, President Preckwinkle was joined by the Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC), community leaders a
President Preckwinkle Appoints Angela Manning-Hardimon as Chief Financial Officer
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.
Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Appointed to Third Term
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.
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.
Cook County Announces Property Tax Bills Will Be Delayed; Reopens $300 Million Bridge Loan Fund for Local Governments
Two-month delay expected on second installment bills; no-interest loans will help schools, libraries, parks, fire districts and other taxing bodies manage cash flow
LeadCare Cook County Nears Enrollment Deadline
COOK COUNTY, IL -- LeadCare Cook County, a program offering free lead inspections and lead service line replacements to both licensed and license-exempt child care providers in suburban Cook County is rapidly approaching its enrollment deadline of July 31, 2026. The service line inspections and replacements are done on a first-come, first-served basis while program funds are available.
Cook County Issues Notice to Minimum Wage Ordinance
Cook County—Today, the Commission on Human Rights issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).
Effective July 1, 2026, the Cook County minimum wage will increase to $15.40 for non-tipped workers and $9.25 for tipped employees.