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Cook County Celebrates Completion of Healthy Homes for Healthy Families Program

Healthy Homes for Healthy Families supports suburban Cook County families by providing free safety, energy efficiency, water conservation and whole-home upgrades.

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Environmental, Health
Environmental

Cook County Launches First EV Charging Site at Cicero Public Library Through ARPA-Funded Program

CICERO, IL — Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the completion of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging installation through Cook County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)–funded EV Charging I

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Building and Construction, Environmental

Cook County Expands Solar Energy with Largest On-Site Installation at Skokie Courthouse

Skokie, IL —Today, President Toni Preckwinkle was joined by County officials and representatives from Ameresco Inc to announce the completion of new on-site solar installations at the Skoki

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Building and Construction, Environmental

Cook County Releases First Ever Environmental Justice Policy Framework

The Cook County Department of Environment and Sustainability (DES) presented the County’s first environmental justice (EJ) policy framework to the Cook County Board of Commissioners this week.

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Environmental