Cook County
Recent News About Cook County
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Cook County reports drop in medical examiner caseloads and opioid overdose deaths
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office has published preliminary data for 2024, indicating a decrease in its caseload compared to the pandemic peak.
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Cook County secures $950K EPA grant for brownfield redevelopment
Cook County has secured a $950,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to bolster its Brownfield Revolving Loan Fund (RLF).
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Cook County awards grants promoting digital inclusion through storytelling
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the recipients of the inaugural Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program.
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Cook County PTAX group calls for reforms after new study reveals inequities
The Cook County Property Tax (PTAX) Reform Group, in partnership with Josh Myers Valuation Solutions, has released a study focusing on commercial property valuation practices in Cook County.
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Cook County advises pet safety measures amid forecasted freezing temperatures
The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control has issued a reminder for residents to take extra precautions to ensure the safety of their pets during the forecasted dangerously low temperatures.
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Cook County announces increase in minimum wage effective January
On December 2, 2024, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance.
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Cook County supports first Class 7d tax incentive for Pete's Market
Cook County's Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) has approved a resolution supporting the first-ever Class 7d property tax incentive application for a Pete’s Market located on Chicago's Southwest Side.
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Cook County exceeds greenhouse gas emissions goal seven years early
Cook County, Illinois, has announced significant progress in its sustainability and resource efficiency efforts.