(COOK COUNTY, IL)—Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of the

President Preckwinkle appoints Alexander Joves to lead department

(COOK COUNTY, IL) — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the launch of

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill (5^thDistrict), Cook County Commissioner Donna Miller (6^th District), Mayor Christopher J. Clark, and other county officials to announce the completion of an emergency water supply main for the City of Harvey. The replacement of this watermain, located at 129^th and Halsted, hangs from the Halsted Street bridge over the Little Calumet River, and will ensure that the City of Harvey has reliable water service.

As health officials in Chicago warn of an increase in reported leptospirosis cases with at least one confirmed death, the Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control reminds residents to keep their pets safe from this infection.  

Leptospirosis is a bacterial infection that can affect both people and pets. The infection is transmitted through contact with the urine of infected animals, most commonly rats. Leptospirosis is a zoonotic disease, meaning it can be passed between animals and humans. 

Two years ago, Illinois was the first state to end the use of money bond as a condition of pretrial release, and we are the only state to have ended money bond completely. With the Pretrial Fairness Act, we replaced a flawed and unjust system with a thoughtfully designed pretrial system that is more fair, safe and effective. 

Cook County is reminding residents to stay safe and plan ahead as multiple large-scale events take place across Chicago and suburban Cook County this weekend and into next week.

Events include:

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. 

CHICAGO — Cook County today announced the launch of its new Digital Equity website, digitalequity.cookcountyil.gov, a central hub that connects residents and partners to resources and initiatives that exp

Residents should also be aware of fraud and scams and are encouraged to watch for and report any suspicious activity