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LeadCare Cook County Reaches Major Milestone: 300 Lead Service Lines Replaced for Child Care Providers

Free program has helped protect thousands of children from lead in drinking water; 
enrollment remains open through July 31

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Economic Development

Cook County to Launch Third Phase of Down Payment Assistance Program

The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development’s Department of Planning and Development today announced the launch of a third phase of the Cook County Down Payment Assistance Pr

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Economic Development

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Releases FY2027 Preliminary Budget Forecast

After Years of Strengthening Its Finances, Cook County Is Prepared to Address Budget Challenges

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Budget and Financial, Economic Development, Health

LeadCare Cook County Nears Enrollment Deadline

COOK COUNTY, IL -- LeadCare Cook County, a program offering free lead inspections and lead service line replacements to both licensed and license-exempt child care providers in suburban Cook County is rapidly approaching its enrollment deadline…

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Economic Development

The U.S. Small Business Administration to Provide Residents and Businesses Impacted by the Severe Storms and Flooding in July 2025 with Low-interest Loans

Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suburban Cook County and City of Chicago and online applications are available for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties

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Economic Development, Emergency Management