WHAT: Cook County’s Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is hosting a preparedness fair at Dailey Plaza in conjunction with National Preparedness Month to ensure residents have the information they need to stay safe in an emergency. The Preparedness Fair will feature interactive demonstrations and hands-on activities, including an emergency alerts game, “go-bag” education and raffles, seatbelt safety demonstrations, Cook County Sheriff’s comfort dog and emergency command units open for public viewing.

COOK COUNTY, Ill.—Today, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) announced 92 businesses received a $100,000 Catalyst Grant, an initiative designed to accelerate growth, strengthen operations and support long-term success for Cook County’s small businesses.  

Winning designs will once again become the official Cook County bookmarks, with winners honored by a Cook County Board resolution and awarded Kindle Colorsoft Kids readers

CHICAGO, IL — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and the County's Emmy Award-winning Project Rainbow initiative are inviting students back to submit their designs for the second annual Bookmark Design Contest, opening this fall for the 2026–27 school year.

Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments will help determine whether storm damage meets the criteria for potential federal disaster assistance

Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County families by providing free safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and whole-home upgrades.

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in the County and City open through September 4
 

COOK COUNTY, IL—Today, officials from the Cook County property tax system announced that the 1.8 million second installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2025 are expected to be mailed to property owners on September 1, 2026, with a due date of October 1, 2026. Property owners can view their bills online beginning today.

In partnership with Undue Medical Debt, this milestone represents the most medical debt abolished by a county in the United States

Thousands of residents impacted by tornadoes and severe storms 

Residents being asked to complete survey to compile data