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President Preckwinkle Announces Emergency Relief Efforts for Suburban Cook County

Cook County is Taking an Innovative Approach to Address Urgent Needs of Small Business Owners, Not-for-Profits, 1099 Workers and Community Service OrganizationsCOOK COUNTY&nbsp
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Economic Development

Cook County hosts Press Conference on National Census Day April 1

As residents shelter in place for COVID-19, completing census remains essential to accurately fund health and safetyCHICAGO — Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle was joine
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Economic Development

President Preckwinkle Providing Emergency Funding for County Emergency Shelters

With increased housing uncertainty, instability and demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President announced today $154,000 in emergency funding for six suburban Cook County emergency shelter agencies.
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Housing and Property

Forest Preserves Prepared to Monitor Conditions for Overcrowding, Close More Sites if Needed

CHICAGO  —  The Forest Preserves of Cook County remain open, but specific locations have been closed that do not allow visitors to follow social distancing and other public health guidelines for COVID-19.
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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Announces Executive Order Removing Obstacles to Donating, Distributing COVID-19 Supplies

Cutting red tape to get vital resources to communities being impacted by COVID-19, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today issued an executive order accelerating the County’s ability to accept supplies, equipment and other donations fro
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