Season’s First Winter Storm Brings Snowfall Across Cook County
The Department of Transportation and Highways urges residents to keep emergency kit in each car when driving during winter weather
Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Offers Pet Safety Tips as First Winter Storm of the Season Hits the Region
The first snowstorm of the season creates hazardous conditions for residents and their pets. The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to take special precautions to keep their pets safe throughout the winter months.
Cook County Second Installment Property Tax Bills Expected to be Released by November 14, Due December 15
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 2024 are expected to be mailed to property owners on November 14, 2025, with a due date of December 15, 2025.
Cook County Lights Landmarks Green in Support of Operation Green Light for Veterans
In advance of Veterans Day, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced plans to illuminate County buildings with green lights from November 4-11 as part of Operation Green Light for Veterans, a nationwide effort to unite counties in support of military veterans.
Cook County Releases Halloween Rabid Bat Map to Highlight Rabies Prevention
Three rabid bats have been found so far this year
IEMA-OHS to Appeal Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance for Illinois Summer Flooding Events
CHICAGO, IL – The City of Chicago, in coordination with Cook County and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) announced today plans to formally appeal the recent denial of a Presidential Disaster Declaration request submitted by Governor JB Pritzker. The request sought federal assistance for the severe flooding events that impacted communities across Illinois from July 25-28 and August 16-19, 2025.
Cook County Board Approves Funding to Improve Transportation Throughout Cook County
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved planning, design and construction contracts this week to continue advancing transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH). These vital projects support the regional economy by improving the state of good repair, operations, safety and connectivity.
Burnham | $2,575,000
Cook County Board of Commissioners Approves $20 Million Investment in PsiQuantum and Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park
COOK COUNTY, IL—Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a $20 million grant to the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois to fund costs associated with the purchase and installation of a cryogenic facility at PsiQuantum, the anchor tenant of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP).