Cook County Government
Recent News About Cook County Government
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Cook County launches $1.4M grant program for community financial institutions
Cook County, Illinois, has introduced a new grant program aimed at enhancing the lending capabilities of community financial institutions (CFIs) to support small businesses.
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Cook County approves funding for expanded down payment assistance program
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved an $8.6 million allocation for the second phase of the Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program.
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Cook County abolishes over $664 million in medical debt through relief initiative
Cook County's Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI) has abolished over $664 million in medical debt, benefiting more than 556,000 residents since its inception in 2022.
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Cook County ARC offers free pet microchip clinic on June 6
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) will conduct a free microchip clinic for cats and dogs.
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Cook County announces job fair for federal workers amid recent layoffs
Cook County Government is set to host a job fair on June 26, 2025, at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum located at the University of Illinois-Chicago.
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Cook County announces unchanged minimum wage rates for July 2025
Cook County has announced a notice concerning the Minimum Wage Ordinance, effective July 1, 2025.
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Kyla Williams Tate honored as 2025 digital equity champion by NDIA
The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has announced Kyla Williams Tate, the Digital Equity Director for Cook County Government, as a 2025 Digital Equity Champion.
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Cook County launches hazardous waste facility project with South Suburban College
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and officials from South Suburban College (SSC) marked the beginning of construction for a new Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility.
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Cook County hosts fifth Missing Persons Day on May 10
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office will hold its fifth annual Missing Persons Day on May 10.
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Cook County employees volunteer to repair homes in Maywood
President Preckwinkle, First District Commissioner Tara Stamps, and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker recently inspected homes in Maywood that were repaired by Cook County employees and other volunteers.
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Cook County Board designates April as Second Chance Month
In April 2025, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognized April as Second Chance Month, a move highlighting the barriers faced by residents returning from incarceration.
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Cook County Board sets criteria for $15M homeowner relief fund
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved the eligibility criteria for the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million initiative aimed at aiding homeowners impacted by property tax increases.
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Cook County unveils the next phase for the guaranteed income pilot program
President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the early results of the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot, highlighting positive impacts on participants' financial stability and stress levels.
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Cook County releases detailed map for 2025 highway construction projects
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) has unveiled its 2025 highway construction project map.
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Cook County to begin 2025 rabies vaccination and microchip clinics
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is set to commence its 2025 Partners in Prevention clinics starting Saturday, April 5.