Cook County Government
Recent News About Cook County Government
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Cook County approves $81M funding for transportation upgrades
The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved over $81 million in funding for transportation projects aimed at improving road and bridge infrastructure throughout the county.
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Cook County receives record number of NACo Achievement Awards
Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution recognizing the county's achievement in receiving 78 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for 2025.
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Preckwinkle announces $25 million grants for gun violence intervention programs
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with the Cook County Justice Advisory Council and non-profit leaders, announced $25 million in grant awards to address gun violence through community-based programming.
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Cook County issues pet safety tips amid upcoming heat wave
Heat indices in the triple digits are expected for the region this weekend and into early next week.
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Cook County recognized among top ten digital counties for sixth consecutive year
The Center for Digital Government and Government Technology magazine has recognized Cook County as one of the nation's most digitally advanced counties.
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Cook County issues pet safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control has issued safety guidelines for pet owners in anticipation of the Fourth of July holiday.
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Cook County launches modular homes pilot program for affordable housing
Cook County has announced the completion of the first two modular homes in its Modular Homes Pilot Program.
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Cook County launches tracker for property tax system modernization
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the introduction of the Cook County Property Tax System Daily Progress Tracker.
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Cook County unveils updated property information platform with enhanced features
The Cook County Bureau of Technology’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division has released CookViewer 3.1, a major update to its property information platform initially launched in 2010.
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LeadCare Cook County replaces 200th lead service line at child care facilities
LeadCare Cook County has marked a significant achievement by replacing its 200th lead service line at a child care facility in suburban Cook County.
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Cook County launches criminal justice dashboard for improved transparency
Today, Cook County officials introduced the Cook County Criminal Justice Dashboard, a new tool designed to enhance transparency and understanding of the local criminal justice system.
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Cooling centers open in Cook County amid forecasted high temperatures
Cook County is preparing for an anticipated heatwave by opening cooling centers across the region.
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Cook County forecasts reduced fiscal gap amid federal uncertainties
Amid financial uncertainty at the federal level, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has presented the preliminary forecast for Fiscal Year 2026.
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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.