Cook County Government
Recent News About Cook County Government
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Cook County urges safety as parades and large events approach
Cook County officials are urging residents to take safety precautions as several major events are scheduled in Chicago and surrounding areas this weekend and into next week.
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Cook County unveils new website aimed at advancing countywide digital equity
Cook County has introduced a new Digital Equity website at digitalequity.cookcountyil.gov, aiming to serve as a central hub for residents and partners seeking resources and initiatives that promote equitable access to technology throughout the...
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Cook County plans more than 100 events for Digital Inclusion Week
Cook County will participate in Digital Inclusion Week from October 6 to 10, 2025, joining a national effort to promote digital access and literacy.
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Cook County schedules free vaccine clinics for veterans’ pets in fall 2025
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) are collaborating with Chicago Animal Care and Control and South Suburban Humane Society to offer free rabies and distemper vaccine and microchip...
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Joint preliminary damage assessment teams deployed after August flooding in Chicago area
City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have issued disaster proclamations following flooding that occurred between August 16 and 19.
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Cook County Small Business Source adds new nonprofit partners for expanded support in 2025
More than 30 nonprofit organizations have joined the Cook County Small Business Source as referral partners for 2025, according to an announcement from the program.
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Cook County declares disaster after August storms cause widespread flooding
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has issued a disaster proclamation following storms and flooding that affected the area from August 16 to August 19, 2025.
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Cook County completes solar panel installation at Markham Courthouse
The Cook County Bureau of Asset Management has completed the installation of 1,346 solar panels on the roof of the Sixth Municipal District - Markham Courthouse in Markham, Illinois.
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Cook County asks residents to report damage from August storms for potential aid
The Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) is assessing the impact of severe storms and flash flooding that took place from August 16 to August 19, 2025.
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Cook County launches student bookmark design contest for Project Rainbow
Cook County has announced the launch of its first Bookmark Design Contest as part of Project Rainbow for the 2025–26 school year.
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President Preckwinkle announces new round of Invest in Cook transportation project grants
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the allocation of $8.27 million in funding for 32 transportation projects through the 2025 Invest in Cook grant program.
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Cook County officials dispute federal remarks on crime statistics and pretrial reforms
Cook County officials have responded to recent statements and actions by the Trump administration regarding crime, safety, and pretrial reform in Chicago and other municipalities.
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Chicago and Cook County issue disaster proclamations after late July flooding
City of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have issued disaster proclamations following flooding that occurred from July 25 to July 28.
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Cook County announces summit aimed at supporting small businesses and community engagement
Cook County is organizing the Pathways to Cook County Summit, scheduled for August 6, 2025, at the UIC Dorin Forum in Chicago.
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Cook County awards creative placemaking grants to 14 suburban nonprofit organizations
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced that 14 nonprofit organizations will receive grants from the Cook County Arts Creative Placemaking program.
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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.