President Preckwinkle to Kick Off 2026 Partners in Prevention Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics
Cook County’s Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinic on Saturday, April 4
Cook County Provides Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Coyote Mating Season
Coyote mating season lasts until late May
The County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) and the Forest Preserves of Cook County remind residents that coyote mating and whelping season lasts through May. During this time, coyotes are establishing territories and dens to whelp their pups. Until weaning, coyotes are more visible and more aggressive. ARC and the Forest Preserves offer the following tips to prevent tragic encounters between coyotes and cats or small dogs:
The U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Residents and Businesses Impacted by Severe Storms and Flooding in August 2025 with Low-interest Loans
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suburban Cook County and City of Chicago and online applications will open on Friday, March 20 in Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties
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.
Barrypoint Road Bridge | $1,511,825
Cook County Invests Nearly $20 Million in Funding to Protect Food and Housing Stability as Trump Administration Cuts Safety-Net Programs
COOK COUNTY, IL – At a time when the federal government is retreating from critical safety-net programs, Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and the Board of Commissioners took a crucial step today to invest $19.9 million to strengthen food access and housing stability across the County.
President Preckwinkle, Officials Break Ground on County’s Largest Ever Transportation Project
Nearly $100 million Touhy Avenue project will reduce congestion, improve safety and promote economic growth throughout Cook County
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside federal, state and local officials, celebrated the groundbreaking today of the Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways’ (DoTH) largest project to date. The $99.1 million major roadway project is along Touhy Avenue and Mount Prospect Road in Elk Grove Village, Des Plaines, Elk Grove Township and Chicago.
Governor Pritzker and President Preckwinkle Announce Combined $1.5 Billion in Medical Debt Forgiveness for Cook County Residents
Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Governor JB Pritzker announced that alongside national nonprofit partner Undue Medical Debt, Cook County and the State of Illinois have successfully erased more than $1.5 billion in medical debt held by Cook County residents. The County has also committed to continuing to sustain this effort beyond the expiration of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds in 2026, ensuring that medical debt relief remains part of its broader commitment to advancing health equity and economic stability for residents.
Cook County Property Tax Bills Mailed On Time, Due April 1
Cook County Board President, Assessor and Clerk announced today that First-Installment 2025 property tax bills have all been mailed by the Treasurer’s Office on schedule. They are also available online, and are due April 1.
The on-time mailing affirms a dependable property tax calendar and provides certainty for homeowners, businesses and local governments across Cook County.
Cook County Announces Grant Program for Casting and Forging Businesses
COOK COUNTY, IL – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of Cook County Forging Growth, a new grant program designed to strengthen local casting and forging manufacturers, expand supply-chain opportunities and position the region’s industrial sector for long-term growth.
Public Investments in Community Violence Intervention Contributed to Public Safety Gains, New Report Finds
(Chicago, IL) Communities receiving higher levels of public investment in Community Violence Intervention (CVI) experienced increased services, stronger program participation and the largest public safety gains, according to a new 2025 impact report released today by the Government Alliance for Safe Communities (GASC).