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Recent News About Cook County Government

Cook County offers free pet microchip clinic on June 6

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is organizing a free microchip clinic for pets.

Cook County hosts job fair amid federal layoffs

Cook County Government has announced it will host a job fair on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum at the University of Illinois-Chicago.

Cook County maintains current minimum wage rates for July 2025

Cook County's Commission on Human Rights has issued a notice to employees regarding the Cook County Minimum Wage Ordinance (MWO).

Kyla Williams Tate honored as 2025 digital equity champion

The National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA) has named Kyla Williams Tate, the Digital Equity Director for Cook County Government, as a 2025 Digital Equity Champion.

Cook County partners with college for new hazardous waste drop-off site

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and officials from South Suburban College (SSC) have marked the groundbreaking of a new Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) facility.

Cook County hosts fifth annual Missing Persons Day on May 10

The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is organizing its fifth Missing Persons Day on May 10.

Cook County employees join Rebuilding Together to repair Maywood homes

President Toni Preckwinkle, alongside First District Commissioner Tara Stamps and Maywood Mayor Nathaniel Booker, visited two homes in Maywood, a suburb of Chicago, that were refurbished by volunteers from Cook County in collaboration with...

Cook County acknowledges April as Second Chance Month

This April, the Cook County Board of Commissioners officially acknowledged Second Chance Month, spotlighting the challenges that people face when reintegrating into society after incarceration.

Cook County approves $15M fund to support homeowners facing property tax increases

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved a resolution to set eligibility criteria for a new initiative, the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund.

Cook County unveils advisory committee for next phase of guaranteed income program

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle shared early findings from the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot, highlighting significant positive impacts on participants, such as increased financial stability and reduced stress levels.

Cook County releases 2025 highway construction project map, detailing 29 projects

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) has unveiled its 2025 highway construction project map.

Cook County announces start of Partners in Prevention clinics for 2025

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) is launching its 2025 Partners in Prevention clinics on Saturday, April 5.