COOK COUNTY, IL – On Thursday, Nov. 20, the Cook County Board of Commissioners took a significant step to accelerate economic opportunity across the region, approving new funding to expand small business lending through several local community financial institutions. The Board also renewed its support for the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, reinforcing Cook County’s leadership in a coordinated, regional approach to economic development.  

COOK COUNTY, IL — Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a balanced $10.12 billion FY2026 budget. This thoughtful and balanced budget includes billions of dollars in public health, public safety and economic development funding and continues successful pandemic recovery efforts without layoffs, tax increases or cuts to essential services.

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.  

Barrington Township | $250,000 

Resurfacing of various township roads to modernize local infrastructure. 

The Department of Transportation and Highways urges residents to keep emergency kit in each car when driving during winter weather

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, 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.

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.

Three rabid bats have been found so far this year

COOK COUNTY, IL — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today the extension of the application deadline for the

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.