Cook County Government
Recent News About Cook County Government
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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.