Public Notices for Planning and Development
2024
Notice of Public Comment Opportunity and Notice of Public Hearing - Draft 2023 Consolidated Performance Evaluation Report
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report, which outlines program performance during Program Year 2023 covering October 1, 2023 – September 30, 2024.
The draft is available here.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 15 Days – November 22, 2024-December 9, 2024
Hybrid Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing the 2023 Consolidated Performance Evaluation Report is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the public to attend a hybrid public hearing on December 4, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. to hear the details regarding the Draft 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report. If you would like to attend the virtual public hearing (via Microsoft Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 1‐872‐215‐ 6022, conference ID 547261492#.
If you would like to attend the public hearing in person, the public hearing date, time and place is:
69 W. Washington, 29th Floor, Room 2917
Chicago, IL 60602
The meeting time is 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Dec. 4, 2024.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft 2023 Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, at Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
For citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov or call 312‐603‐1000.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its draft Substantial Amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
To view the draft, click here.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 days – October 31, 2024-December 2, 2024
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the draft substantial amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration.
Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing the draft Substantial Amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the Public to attend a hybrid public hearing on November 6, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to hear the details regarding the draft Substantial Amendment to the 2023 Annual Action Plan.
If you would like to attend the public hearing virtually (via Microsoft Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 1-872-215-6022; conference ID 529130671#.
If you would like to attend the meeting in person, the meeting date, time and place is:
69 W. Washington St., 22nd Floor, Conference Room H
Chicago, Illinois 60602
Meeting time is 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on November 6, 2024.
For citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations, please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov. Phone number: 312‐603‐1000.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds
Public Notice is hereby given that on October 23, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. CDT, in the County Board Room of 118 N. Clark Street, Chicago, Illinois 60602, a public hearing will be held before the representatives of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and the Cook County Bureau of Finance as designees of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners (the “Board”), regarding a plan of finance to issue not to exceed $40,000,000 aggregate principal amount of multifamily housing revenue bonds of The County of Cook, Illinois (the “County”), in one or more series (the “Bonds”) as exempt facility bonds for a qualified residential rental project under Section 142(a)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”). The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Deerfield SLF Limited Partnership, an Illinois limited partnership (the “Borrower”), to be used, together with certain other funds, to (i) finance the acquisition, development, construction and equipping of a senior citizen low-income supportive living development, entailing the acquisition, development, construction and equipping of approximately one hundred forty-seven (147) residential dwelling units and certain common areas, including, but not limited to a kitchen and dining facilities, multipurpose rooms, parking, sidewalks and landscaping, all located at 1101 Lake Cook Road, in the Village of Deerfield, Cook County, Illinois and to be known as Deerfield Supportive Living (the “Project”); (ii) pay capitalized interest on the Bonds; (iii) fund required reserve funds including, but not limited to, a debt service reserve fund; and (iv) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.
The initial owner of the Project is the Borrower. The Project will be managed by Vantage Senior Care LLC.
The Bonds do not constitute a debt of the County within the meaning of any provisions of the Constitution or statutes of the State of Illinois or a pledge of the faith and credit of the County. The Bonds do not grant to the owners thereof any right to have the County levy any taxes or expend any County funds for the payment of the principal thereof or interest thereon. The Bonds will be special, limited obligations of the County payable solely out of the revenues of the Project and other funds pledged and assigned for their payment by the Borrower and its guarantors in accordance with a loan agreement between the Borrower and the County pursuant to which the Bonds will be issued.
The above notice of public hearing is required by Section 147(f) of the Code. At the time and place set for the public hearing, residents, taxpayers and other interested persons will be given the opportunity to express their views for or against the proposed plan of financing within a ten (10) minute time limit. Written comments may also be submitted to Dean Constantinou, Deputy Chief Financial Officer of the County at dean.constantinou@cookcountyil.gov until 9:30 am CDT on October 21, 2024 [48 hours prior to hearing].
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), if any person with a disability as defined by the ADA needs special accommodations to participate in the public hearing, then not later than 9:30am on October 21, 2024 [48 hours prior to hearing], he or she should contact the County at (312) 603-1000.
NOTICE DATED: October 11, 2024
THE COUNTY OF COOK, ILLINOIS
By Toni Preckwinkle
President
Cook County Board of Commissioners
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Cook County Bureau of Economic Development seeks public comment on the application toward the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Urban Shelter Grant through July 23, 2024
Notification of Intent to Apply for CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development will apply for CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois. The Cook County Department of Planning and Development is accepting public comments regarding its proposed use of CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois. The application requests $2,000,000 in renovation funds for a 60-bed non-congregate shelter located at 1566 Oak Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201, operated by Connections for the Homeless.
Applicable Public Comment Period: July 12, 2024 – July 23, 2024
Public Comment Opportunities
An important part of the process is providing the public the opportunity to view project information regarding the proposed projects that will be undertaken if the Cook County Department of Planning and Development is granted the requested CDBG-CV funding. The proposed project information (including the application) may be reviewed online here during the applicable public comment period.
The application is also available for viewing at the Cook County Department of Planning and Development, located at 69 W. Washington (Floor 29), Chicago, IL 60602.
Hybrid Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of evaluating the projects that will be undertaken with CDBG-CV funding is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the public to attend a public hearing to hear the details regarding the projects that will be undertaken with CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois.
The hearing will take place on July 24, 2024, from 8:30-10 a.m.
If you would like to attend the public hearing in person, the meeting will take place at:
118 N. Clark St., 4th Floor, Conference Room 4S-B
Chicago, IL 60602
Virtual Meeting Details
Join via Microsoft Teams by dialing 1-872-215- 6022, conference ID 783847485#
Written comments for the application are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Paul Elue, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, at paul.elue@cookcountyil.gov.
Additional Accommodations
For citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations, please email paul.elue@cookcountyil.gov or call 312-603-1000. Your participation is vital in shaping these projects for the benefit of our county communities. We look forward to your input.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Cook County Bureau of Economic Development seeks public comment on the application toward the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Urban Shelter Grant through July 23, 2024
Notification of Intent to Apply for CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois
Cook County Department of Planning and Development will apply for CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois. Cook County Department of Planning and Development is accepting public comments regarding their proposed use of CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois. The application requests $2,000,000 in renovation funds for an 80-bed non-congregate shelter located at 8515 S Cicero, Chicago, IL 60652, operated by BEDSPlus.
Applicable Public Comment Period: July 12, 2024 – July 23, 2024
Public Comment Opportunities
An important part of the process is providing the public the opportunity to view project information regarding the proposed projects that will be undertaken if Cook County Department of Planning and Development is granted the requested CDBG-CV funding. The proposed project information (including the application) may be reviewed online here during the applicable public comment period specified above at this link:
The application is also available for viewing at the Cook County Department of Planning and Development, located at 69 W. Washington (Floor 29), Chicago, IL 60602.
Hybrid Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of evaluating the projects that will be undertaken with CDBG-CV funding is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the public to attend a public hearing to hear the details regarding the projects that will be undertaken with CDBG-CV funding from the State of Illinois.
The hearing will take place on July 24, 2024, from 8:30-10:00 a.m.
If you would like to attend the public hearing in person, the meeting will take place at:
118 N. Clark St., 4th Floor, Conference Room 4S-B
Chicago, IL 60602
Virtual Meeting Details
Join via Microsoft Teams by dialing 1-872-215- 6022, conference ID 783847485#
Written comments for the application are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Paul Elue, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email paul.elue@cookcountyil.gov.
Additional Accommodations
For citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations, please email paul.elue@cookcountyil.gov or call 312-603-1000. Your participation is vital in shaping these projects for the benefit of our county communities. We look forward to your input.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING - Cook County Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan HUD Entitlement Grant Funds Public Comment Opportunity and Hybrid Public Hearing Notice
Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 days – July 1, 2024-July 31, 2024
Public Comment Opportunities
An important part of the process of developing the 2024 Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Please review the attached draft of the PY 2024 Annual Action Plan.
Hybrid Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing the 2024 Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the Public to attend a hybrid public hearing on July 24, 2024, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. to hear the details regarding the Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan.
If you would like to attend the virtual public hearing (via Microsoft Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 1-872-215-6022, conference ID 783847485#.
If you would like to attend the meeting in person, the meeting date, time and place is below:
118 N. Clark St., 4th Floor, Conference Room 4S-B
Chicago, IL 60602
Meeting time is 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on July 24, 2024.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft 2024 Annual Action Plan are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
For citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations, please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov or call 312-603‐1000.
2023
Draft 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
Draft 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report, which outlines program performance during Program Year 2022 covering October 1, 2022 – September 30, 2023. Applicable Public Comment Period: 15 Days – December 1st, 2023 – December 18th, 2023
Hybrid Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing the 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the Public to attend a hybrid public hearing on November 29th, 2023 at 8:00 am to 9:30 am to hear the details regarding the draft 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report. If you would like to attend the virtual public hearing (via Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 1‐872‐215‐ 6022, conference id 772423978#.
If you would like to attend the public hearing in person, the public hearing date, time and place is below: 69 W. Washington (22nd Floor, Room H) Chicago, IL 60602
Meeting time is 8:00 am to 9:30 am on November 29th 2023.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft 2022 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
For Citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov. Phone number 312‐603‐1000.
Public Notice - Published June 23rd, 2023
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – June 28th, 2023 – July 28th, 2023
Hybrid Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing the 2023 Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the Public to attend a hybrid public hearing on June 27th, 2023 at 8:00 am to 9:30 am to hear the details regarding the draft 2023 Annual Action Plan. If you would like to attend the virtual public hearing (via Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 1‐872‐215‐6022, conference id 397 987 746#.
If you would like to attend the meeting in person, the meeting date, time and place is below: 69 W. Washington (22nd Floor, Room H) Chicago, IL 60602
Meeting time is 8:00 am to 9:30 am on June 27th 2023.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan is being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
For Citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov. Phone number 312‐603‐1000.
Public Notice - Published June 5th, 2023
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – June 5th, 2023 – July 5th, 2023
Hybrid Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing the 2023 Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the Public to attend a hybrid public hearing on June 27th, 2023 at 8:00 am to 9:30 am to hear the details regarding the draft 2023 Annual Action Plan. If you would like to attend the virtual public hearing (via Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 1‐872‐215‐6022, conference id 626709419#.
If you would like to attend the meeting in person, the meeting date, time and place is below: 69 W. Washington (22nd Floor, Room D) Chicago, IL 60602
Meeting time is 8:00 am to 9:30 am on June 27th 2023.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft 2023 Annual Action Plan is being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
For Citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov. Phone number 312‐603‐1000.
Public Notice-Published April 21st, 2023
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan
Draft Modificaciones sustanciales del 2021 Plan de accion anual
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2021 Annual Action Plan, which provides CDBG funds for activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – April 21st, 2023 – May 22nd, 2023
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment is being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Sylvia Parham, Grant Coordinator, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing a Substantial Amendment to an Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the Public to attend a hybrid public hearing on May 31st, 2023 at 8:00 am – 9:30 am to hear the details regarding Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan. If you would like to attend the virtual public hearing (via Microsoft Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 872-215-6022 and enter Phone Conference ID 15893810#. To view and join the meeting, copy and paste the link below in your browser.
If you would like to attend the meeting in person, the meeting date, time and place is below:
69 W. Washington (22nd Floor, Room C) Chicago, IL 60602
Meeting time is 8:00 am to 9:30 am on May 31st 2023.
For residents who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov. Phone number 312‐603‐1000.
Public Notice - Published April 7, 2023
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2020 Annual Action Plan
Draft Modificaciones sustanciales del 2020 Plan de accion anual
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2020 Annual Action Plan, which increases CDBG funding for a particular project to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – April 7th, 2023 – May 8th, 2023
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment is being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
For Citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov. Phone number 312‐603‐1000.
Public Notice - Published March 30, 2023
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan
Draft Modificaciones sustanciales del 2019 Plan de accion anual
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2019 Annual Action Plan, which proposes reallocation of CDBG Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – March 30th , 2023 – May 1st , 2023
Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing a Substantial Amendment to an Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. Cook County is inviting the Public to attend a hybrid public hearing on April 5th, 2023 at 9:00 am – 9:30 am to hear the details regarding the Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan. If you would like to attend the virtual public hearing (via Microsoft Teams) and provide public comments, please join by dialing 872-215-6022 and enter Phone Conference ID 618316741#. You can also copy and paste the below link in your browser:
If you would like to attend the meeting in person, the meeting date, time and place is below:
69 W. Washington (22nd Floor, Room F) Chicago, IL 60602
Meeting time is 9:00 am to 9:30 am on April 5th, 2023.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment is being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development at email Home.Response@CookCountyil.gov.
For Citizens who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov. Phone number 312‐603‐1000.
Public Notice - Published March 12, 2023
Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2021 Annual Action Plan/HOME‐ARP Allocation Plan
Draft Plan de Asignación del HOME-ARP del Condado de Cook (Plantilla de HUD con guía)
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2021 Annual Action Plan, and the completion of the HOME‐ARP Allocation Plan which propose new HOME-ARP funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County. Applicable Public Comment Period: 15 Days – March 12th, 2023 – March 27th, 2023
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan/ HOME‐ ARP Allocation Plan are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Home.Response@cookcountyil.gov.
Public Hearing Invite
An important part of the process of developing a Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan/ HOME‐ARP Allocation Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. In addition to submitted public comments, Cook County is inviting the public to attend either or both of the Microsoft Teams virtual public hearings below:
March 16th, 2023 at 10:30 am – 11:30 am Public Hearing # 1 Details regarding the Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan/HOME‐ARP Allocation Plan will be presented. The public is invited to ask questions and submit comments on the HOME‐ARP Allocation Plan which amends the 2021 Annual Action Plan. To attend the Public Hearing, please dial 1‐872‐215‐6022 and enter Phone Conference ID 470554806#. To view and join the meeting, copy and paste the link here in your browser.
March 22nd, 2023 at 8:00 am – 9:30 am Public Hearing # 2 Details regarding the Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan/ HOME‐ARP Allocation Plan will be presented to the Cook County Economic Development Advisory Committee. The public is invited to ask questions and submit public comments. To attend the public hearing, please dial 1‐872‐215‐6022 and enter Phone Conference ID 557622737#. To view and join the meeting, copy and paste the link here in your browser.
If you would like to attend this meeting in person, go to 69 W. Washington (22nd Floor, Room D) Chicago, IL 60602; This is available for the March 22nd hearing only.
For residents who require additional accommodations and/or language translations please email karl.bradley@cookcountyil.gov. Phone number 312‐603‐1000.
Public Notice - Published January 11, 2023
Draft 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is required by HUD to report annually on program performance. The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2021 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) which outlines program performance during Program Year 2021 covering October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 26, 2023 in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director of Community Development, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, Cheryl.cooke@cookcountyil.gov.
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2022
Public Notice - Published October 21, 2022
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2019 Annual Action Plan, which proposes new activities funded by CDBG Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 10 Days – October 21, 2022 – October 31, 2022
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke , Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, cheryl.cooke@cookcountyil.gov.
Public Notice - Published October 19, 2022
Draft Amendments to Cook County’s Citizen Participation Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as occasional onetime funding awards. The County is accepting public comments regarding modifications to its Citizen Participation Plan, which sets forth its policies and procedures for resident participation and stakeholder consultation.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – October 19th 2022 – November 18th, 2022
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments on the Draft Citizen Participation Plan Amendments are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, cheryl.cooke@cookcountyil.gov
Public Notice - Published June 21, 2022
Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft 2022 Annual Action Plan are being accepted during the applicable public comment period (06/20/22- 07/20/22) and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to David Washington, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, David.Washington@CookCountyil.gov
Public Notice - Published February 25, 2022
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2021 Annual Action Plan, which proposes new CDBG-Public Services/Planning/Economic Development-Micro-enterprise and ESG funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Cheryl Cooke Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, cheryl.cooke@cookcountyil.gov .
Due to limited access to County facilities during COVID-19, the draft Substantial Amendment will not be available for review at the CCDPD office. Interested parties may contact Cheryl Cooke at 312-603-1015 to discuss alternative options to view the draft amendment.
Substantial Amendment to the 2021 Annual Action Plan
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days –February 25, 2022 – March 25, 2022.
Public Notice - Published January 12, 2022
Draft 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic
Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions
Grants (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding on an annual
entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County
is required by HUD to report annually on program performance. The County is accepting public
comments regarding its Draft 2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report
(CAPER) which outlines program performance during Program Year 2020 covering October 1, 2020
through September 30, 2021.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft
are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received
by 4:00 p.m. on January 27th, 2022 in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be
directed to Cheryl Cooke, Deputy Director of Community Development, Cook County Bureau of
Economic Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602,
Cheryl.cooke@cookcountyil.gov
2020 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
Applicable Public Comment Period: 15 Days – January 12 through
January 27, 2022.
Public Notice - Published January 8, 2022
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2020 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2020 Annual Action Plan, which proposes a new CDBG-funded activity to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – January 8, 2022 – February 7, 2022
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2021
Public Notice - Published August 16, 2021
Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2015 and 2020 Annual Action Plans
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendments to its 2015 and 2020 Annual Action Plans, which propose new CDBG-funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – August 17, 2021 - September 16, 2021
Substantial Amendment
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendments are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to David Washington, Compliance Specialist, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, david.washington@cookcountyil.gov.
Public Notice - Published July 14, 2021
Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2021 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
READ DRAFT PLAN
Public Notice - Published March 22, 2021
Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2016, 2017 and 2020 Annual Action Plans
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendments to its 2016, 2017, and 2020 Annual Action Plans, which propose new CDBG-funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 5 Days – March 22, 2021 - March 27, 2021
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendments are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
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2020
Public Notice - Published December 18, 2020
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2019 Annual Action Plan, which proposes new activities funded by CDBG Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds to prevent, prepare for, and respond to COVID-19 in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 7 Days – December 21, 2020 - December 28, 2020
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
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Public Notice - Published December 4, 2020
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2020 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2020 Annual Action Plan, which proposes new CDBG-funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 5 Days – December 4, 2020 - December 9, 2020
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
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Public Notice - Published August 6, 2020
Draft 2020 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2020 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 7 Days – August 6, 2020- August 13, 2020
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments on the draft Annual Action Plan are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
Due to limited access to County facilities during COVID-19, the draft Annual Action Plan will not be available for review at the CCDPD office. Interested parties may contact Dominic Tocci at 312-603-1048 to discuss alternative options to view the draft plan.
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Public Notice - Published June 30, 2020
2020-2024 Consolidated Draft Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) housed within the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, in partnership with the Center for Neighborhood Technology, has developed Cook County’s next Consolidated Plan, a draft strategic plan that will guide investments, initiatives and partnerships over the next five years related to community development, housing, and economic development. Please view draft plan below:
Cook County Draft Plan 6_30_2020
Housing Market and Homeless Needs Assessment Data
(Recommend downloading spreadsheet to your computer then open it).
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – June 30, 2020 through July 29, 2020
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments on the draft Consolidated Plan are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
Due to limited access to County facilities during COVID-19, the draft Consolidated Plan will not be available for review at the CCDPD office. Interested parties may contact Dominic Tocci at 312-603-1048 to discuss alternative options to view the draft plan.
Additionally, the draft plan will be reviewed and considered for approval at upcoming public hearings conducted by the Cook County Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC). Please see this link for upcoming meeting details and agendas: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/agency/economic-development-advisory-committee-edac
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Public Notice - Published April 2, 2020
Draft Amendments to Cook County’s Citizen Participation Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME), and Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), as well as occasional onetime funding awards. The County is accepting public comments regarding modifications to its Citizen Participation Plan, which sets forth its policies and procedures for resident participation and stakeholder consultation.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – April 2, 2020- May 1, 2020
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments on the Draft Citizen Participation Plan Amendments are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov
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Public Notice - Published January 27, 2020
Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2015 and 2016 Annual Action Plans
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendments to its 2015 and 2016 Annual Action Plans, which propose new CDBG-funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – January 27, 2020- February 26, 2020
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2019
Public Notice
Cook County joins with partners for a meeting on the Cal Sag Enterprise Zone:
January 23, 2020 11:00 AM
South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA) Offices
1904 W. 174th Street, East Hazel Crest, IL 60429
Public Notice
Draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development (CCDPD) housed within the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, in partnership with the Center for Neighborhood Technology, has developed Cook County’s next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS), a draft strategic plan that will guide investments, initiatives and partnerships over the next five years related to economic development. The County is currently accepting public comments regarding its Draft CEDS.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – December 23, 2019 through January 22, 2020
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on January 22nd, 2020 in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director of Community Development, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
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Public Notice
Posted December 20, 2019
Fifth Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan
Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR)
Stakeholder Consultation and Citizen Participation
The stakeholder, general public consultation and citizen participation process for the Fifth Substantial Amendment conforms to Cook County’s currently adopted Citizen Participation Plan, which was most recently amended in September 2014 with a CDBG-DR specific addendum. The Citizen Participation Plan is designed to improve compliance with HUD regulations, as well as more effectively engage the public in Cook County programs. This Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan will be made available for public review and comment for the required public review/comment period as prescribed by the related regulations.
View Fifth Substantial Amendment to the Action Plan
This Substantial Amendment is being made available to the public for review and comment for 15 days December 23, 2019 through January 6, 2020 per HUD requirements via the Cook County website (https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/public-notices-planning-and-development-0), as well as onsite at Cook County offices located at 69 West Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602.
Written comments will be accepted during this period and should be directed to Barbara Maloof, Public Information Officer, at the aforementioned address or via email at barbara.maloof@cookcountyil.gov.
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Public Notice
Posted December 13, 2019
Draft 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER)
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is required by HUD to report annually on program performance.
The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2018 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) which outlines program performance during Program Year 2018 covering October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 15 Days – December 13 through December 28, 2019.
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4:00 p.m. on December 28th, 2019 in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director of Community Development, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
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Public Notice
Posted December 4, 2019
Draft Substantial Amendment to the 2019 Annual Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendment to its 2019 Annual Action Plan, which proposes a new CDBG-funded activity to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – December 4, 2019- January 3, 2020
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendment are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to David Washington, Compliance Specialist, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, david.washington@cookcountyil.gov.
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Public Notice
Posted September 27, 2019
Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 Annual Action Plans
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendments to its 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2018 Annual Action Plans, which propose new or revised CDBG-funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – September 27, 2019- October 27, 2019
An important part of the process of developing a Substantial Amendment is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. The Draft may be reviewed at the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development offices at 69 West Washington Street, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, or viewed in the pdf below:
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Public Hearing Notice
Posted September 9, 2019
THE VILLAGE OF BEECHER, THE CITY OF CHICAGO HEIGHTS, THE VILLAGE OF CRETE, THE VILLAGE OF FORD HEIGHTS, THE VILLAGE OF GLENWOOD, THE VILLAGE OF OLYMPIA FIELDS, THE VILLAGE OF SAUK VILLAGE, THE VILLAGE OF SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS, THE VILLAGE OF STEGER, THE COUNTY OF COOK, and THE COUNTY OF WILL provide this Notice of Public Hearing concerning the intent of the above Municipalities and Counties to apply for an Enterprise Zone designation pursuant to the Illinois Enterprise Zone Act, 20 ILCS 655/ 1 et seq, to be awarded by the State of Illinois. The name of the enterprise zone will be the Lincoln & 394 Corridor Enterprise Zone.
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Public Comment Period
Posted July 12, 2019
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG), and HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funds on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft 2019 Annual Action Plan, which summarizes available funding resources as well as related proposed activities designed to meet community, housing, and economic development needs in suburban Cook County.
- Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – July 13, 2019- August 12, 2019
Public Comment Opportunities An important part of the process of developing an Annual Action Plan is to promote citizen participation and solicit input. The Draft may be reviewed at the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development offices at 69 West Washington Street, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, or on-line at the Cook County website during the applicable public comment period, posted below:
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Annual Action Plan are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on the last day of the aforementioned public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to David Washington, Compliance Specialist, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, david.washington@cookcountyil.gov.
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Notice of a Public Hearing with SSMMA - July 18, 2019
https://www.cookcountyil.gov/event/enterprise-zone-designation-notice-rescheduled-public-hearing
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Notice of a Public Hearing
Posted May 6, 2019
Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and Bureau of Finance - Notice of Public Hearing
Notice is hereby given that on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 3:00 pm CDT, in Room D of the 22nd Floor of 69 West Washington, Chicago, IL 60602, a public hearing will be held before the representatives of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and the Cook County Bureau of Finance as designees of the President of the Cook County Board of Commissioners (the "Board"), regarding a plan of finance to issue not to exceed $14,000,000 aggregate principal amount of multi-family housing revenue bonds of The County of Cook, Illinois (the "County"),in one or more series (the "Bonds"). The proceeds of the Bonds will be loaned to Markham Supportive Care, L.P., an Illinois limited partnership (the "Borrower"), to be used, together with certain other funds, to (i) finance or refinance all or a portion of the costs of construction and equipping of a l00-unit supportive living facility and certain functionally-related improvements to be located at 155th Street and Turner Avenue in the City of Markham, Illinois in the County and currently known as the Plum Creek of Markham SLF Project (the "Project"); (ii) pay capitalized interest on the Bonds; (iii) fund a debt service reserve fund; and (iv) pay certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds.
View complete Public Notice for more information.
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Public Notice
Posted February 15, 2019
Draft Fourth Substantial Amendment
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant (CDBG-DR) Action Plan
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development has received a CDBG-DR grant in the amount of $83,616,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to assist disaster recovery efforts in response to declared major disasters occurring in Cook County in 2013. These funds can be used only for specific disaster recovery-related purposes. The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Fourth Substantial Amendment to the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery Grant (CDBG-DR) Action Plan.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 7 Days – February 15 through February 22, 2019
Public Comment Opportunities
The Fourth Substantial Amendment is being made available to the public for review and comment for seven days from February 15 through February 22, 2019 per HUD requirements via the Cook County website on this link, noted below, as well as on-site at Cook County offices located at 69 West Washington Street, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602. Written comments will be accepted during this period and should be directed to Barbara Maloof at the aforementioned address or via email at barbara.maloof@cookcountyil.gov
View Draft Fourth Substantial Amendment (pdf below):
CDBG-DR Action Plan - Fourth Substantial Amendment
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Posted January 17, 2019
Draft Substantial Amendments to the 2014 and 2018 Annual Action Plans
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development within the Bureau of Economic Development currently receives Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding on an annual entitlement basis from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The County is accepting public comments regarding its Draft Substantial Amendments to its 2014 and 2018 Annual Action Plans, which propose new CDBG-funded activities to better meet community development needs in suburban Cook County.
Applicable Public Comment Period: 30 Days – January 17, 2019 - February 17, 2019
All interested parties are encouraged to provide written comments. Written comments for the Draft Substantial Amendments are being accepted during the applicable public comment period specified above and must be received by 4 p.m. on February 17, 2019, the last day of the public comment period in order to receive consideration. Written comments must be directed to Dominic Tocci, Deputy Director, Cook County Department of Planning and Development, 69 West Washington, Suite 2900, Chicago, IL 60602, dominic.tocci@cookcountyil.gov.
View Substantial Amendments cdbg 2014 and 2018 (pdf below):
Substantial Amendments cdbg 2014 and 2018