Cook County Celebrates Digital Inclusion Week with Inaugural Learning Symposium and More Than 100 Events

COOK COUNTY, IL — From Oct. 6–10, 2025, Cook County will join communities nationwide in celebrating Digital Inclusion Week, a week dedicated to expanding digital access, literacy and opportunity. As part of the celebration, Cook County Digital Equity will host Access Amplified, its inaugural learning symposium, on Tuesday, Oct. 7, bringing together more than 200 participants to explore strategies for bridging the digital divide. 

Cook County Issues Disaster Proclamation for Aug. 16-19 Storms and Flooding

Thousands of residents impacted by severe weather event 

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle issued a disaster proclamation today for Cook County in response to storms that hit the region on August 16 through August 19, 2025. Cook County experienced significant rainfall over several days, leading to severe flooding in residential areas. Parts of the City of Chicago, Berwyn, Cicero and Mount Prospect were among the hardest-hit Cook County municipalities. 

Storm and Flood Damage Assessment Survey Open for Residents Affected by Severe Storms and Flooding on Aug. 16-19, 2025

The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is reviewing damage from the severe storms and flash flooding event that occurred between Aug. 16 and Aug. 19, 2025. EMRS asks residents who were impacted by these storms and flooding to submit an initial damage assessment by Friday, Aug.

Cook County Powers Ahead with Solar on Markham Courthouse Roof

Markham, IL -- The Cook County Bureau of Asset Management (BAM) announced today the completion of 1,346 solar panels on the roof of the Sixth Municipal District - Markham Courthouse, located at 16501 Kedzie Ave in Markham. The installation of the solar panels is part of Cook County’s aggressive action toward making progress on the goals of the Clean Energy Plan. 

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