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Years of Fiscal Discipline Allow Cook County to Absorb $550 Million Gap Without New Taxes

FY2027 budget protects essential services while making tough choices to strengthen Cook County’s finances for challenges ahead

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Cook County Announces $8 Million Investment to Help South Suburban Communities Clear Debris from Aug. 11 Storms

County to provide direct support to communities recovering from severe summer storms

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Emergency Management

President Preckwinkle Announces Community Budget Briefings Series, “Cook County: An Open Briefing on the Fiscal Year 2027 Budget”

Two virtual sessions, October 13 and October 19, will brief residents on the County's financial outlook, what is driving the gap and what it means for County services

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Budget and Financial

Cook County Board Approves Funding to Improve Transportation Throughout Cook County

The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved planning, design and construction contracts today to continue the pipeline of transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH).

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Transportation
Community, Public Safety and Jails