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Cook County Addresses Rise in Suicide Deaths Among Black Residents

The alarming rise in suicides among African American residents in Cook County was addressed today by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Chief Medical Examiner Dr.

August 4, 2020

Health

President Preckwinkle Elevates Government Transparency, Launches Department-Level Public Dashboards to Track Performance Goals with Open Data

Today President Preckwinkle announced the publication of public performance dashboards for each department in Offices Under the Presi

August 3, 2020

Open Data and Transparency

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle Announces New $5 Million Investment in Violence Reduction Efforts

Today, Cook County Board President Preckwinkle joined ASIS Entertainment Network and several community-based organizations and street outreach workers to announce $5 million in new funding to reduce violence, during a

July 24, 2020

Public Safety and Jails

Cook County Presents: Open Lectures for Residents, in partnership with the University of Chicago

Today, Cook County announces a partnership with the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement to offer seven weeks of curated educational content for the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 20, 2020

Community

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control Issues Pet Safety Tips in Advance of Weekend’s Extreme Heat

Cook County Animal and Rabies Control urges pet owners to take special precautions to protect the health and welfare of their pets during anticipated extreme heat this weekend. The department offers tips for pet owners to keep in mind:

July 17, 2020

Pets and Animals

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