2024 News Archive

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced the inaugural recipients of the Digital Equity IMPACT Small Grants Program, a groundbreaking initiative designed to promote digital inclusion through storytelling…

Dangerously low temperatures are forecast over the next few days. The frigid climate creates hazardous conditions for residents and their pets.

New Findings Reveal Systemic Inequities and Recommend Pathways to Reform

Cook County—On December 2nd, 2024, the Cook County Commission on Human Rights (“the Commission”) issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (“MWO”).

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County’s

County Publishes 2024 Energy and Water Benchmarking Report Highlighting Major Sustainability Milestones in Energy and Water Conservation

(Cook County, IL) — Cook County is proud to announce that the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development has been named a winner in the

No new taxes in balanced budget

New interchange with I-294 will enhance mobility, safety, economic growth in southwest Cook County

Grant program to support Cook County’s goal to divert 45% of suburban waste
from regional landfills

Paw-Some Pets Project available to all Cook County residents

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Note: The investment amount has been updated as of Nov. 21, 2024.

Seven rabid bats have been found so far this year

Illinois, Cook County, and City of Chicago will partner to bring unprecedented resources to communities most impacted by violence, poverty, and other consequences of systemic racism

Today, the Cook County Board of Commissioners recognized October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

(Cook County, IL) — The LeadCare Cook County program recently celebrated a major milestone, completing its 100th lead service line replacement, furthering efforts to ensure safer drinking water f

(Cook County, IL) — In a significant effort to bridge the digital divide, the Cook County Office of the President announced today the launch of the

No new taxes in responsible, balanced budget

Public input will guide County environmental justice policymaking

Four-year initiative helps suburban businesses reduce environmental impact 

Today, Cook County Department of Human Rights and Ethics’ Director Jennifer King announced a research partnership with

The new animal shelter addresses regional overcrowding while providing housing for animals impounded by 
Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control

Dashboard designed to make critical information more accessible to policymakers, health officials and residents

(Cook County, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced today that $3.6 million in Cook County Cannabis Development Grants have been awarded to 40 entrepreneurs from communities that have historically faced criminalization,…

(Cook County, IL) - The Cook County Board of Commissioners on Sept.

Yesterday the Center for Digital Government awarded Cook County third place in the 2024 Government Experience Awards, also known as the GovX Awards.

(Dixmoor, IL) - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, along with Congresswoman Robin Kelly, representatives from Senator Duckworth’s office, the Army Corps of Engineers and the Village of Dixmoor, gathered today to announce the completion…

The Cook County Bureau of Technology's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) division is proud to announce the launch of CookViewer 3.0, the

(COOK COUNTY, IL) –The award-winning…