COOK COUNTY, IL -- LeadCare Cook County, a program offering free lead inspections and lead service line replacements to both licensed and license-exempt child care providers in suburban Cook County is rapidly approaching its enrollment deadline of July 31, 2026. The service line inspections and replacements are done on a first-come, first-served basis while program funds are available.
Cook County—Today, the Commission on Human Rights issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).
Effective July 1, 2026, the Cook County minimum wage will increase to $15.40 for non-tipped workers and $9.25 for tipped employees.
Today, Cook County Commission on Human Rights released the Just Housing Amendment Impact Assessment Report, the final product of a first-of-its-kind research partnership with Roosevelt University’s Policy Research Collaborative (PRC).
(COOK COUNTY, IL) – The Cook County Property Tax Reform Group today announced the implementation of a new unified, tax-rate calculation methodology to be jointly implemented for the 2026 Tax Year by the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) and the Cook County Board of Review (BOR) — a major step forward in aligning valuation practices, improving consistency across reassessment cycles and strengthening transparency for taxpayers.
Animal and Rabies Control hosts first clinic on Saturday, May 30
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs (CCVA) and the County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) have partnered with Chicago Animal Care and Control, Magnificent Mutts Rescue and South Suburban Humane Society to host three Vets and Pets clinics throughout the summer. These free rabies vaccine and microchip clinics are planned for dogs belonging to County military veterans, service members and their families.
Job Fair Open to Residents Seeking Careers in Public Service Across Multiple Fields and Experience Levels
(COOK COUNTY, IL) – The Cook County Government Bureau of Human Resources will host its second annual Cook County Job Fair on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Palmer House Hilton in downtown Chicago.
Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Suburban Cook County and City of Chicago and online applications are available for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties
Thirteen new projects are slated to begin work this year
CICERO, IL — Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced the completion of the first electric vehicle (EV) charging installation through Cook County’s American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)–funded EV Charging Infrastructure Program. Located at the Cicero Public Library at 5225 W Cermak Road, the new station marks the start of a countywide effort to bring EV charging to suburban and historically disinvested communities where access has been limited and demand is growing.
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved planning, design and construction contracts this week to continue the pipeline of transportation-related projects for the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH). These vital projects advance multi-modal projects throughout Cook County to improve state of good repair, operations, safety and support the regional economy.
