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Cook County has announced the opening of cooling centers in response to a forecast predicting heat indices as high as 100 degrees for the region from Saturday through Tuesday.

Cook County introduces grant program to boost community financial institutions

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle has announced the launch of a new grant program aimed at enhancing the lending capabilities of community financial institutions (CFIs) to support small businesses across the county.

Cook County allocates $8.6M for down payment assistance expansion

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has approved $8.6 million for the second phase of the Cook County Down Payment Assistance Program.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60651 convicted of homicide in 2023

During 2023, eight offenders charged with homicide were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60651, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60651 convicted of drug crimes in 2023

During 2023, 20 offenders charged with drug crimes were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60651, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

How many H-1B petitions made by ZIP Code 60651 employers classified under the Construction industry were approved during 2024?

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located in ZIP Code 60651, was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60651 convicted of crimes against persons in 2023

During 2023, 16 offenders charged with crimes against persons were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60651, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60651 convicted of crimes against justice in 2023

During 2023, four offenders charged with crimes against justice were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60651, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in ZIP Code 60647 during 2024?

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry employers in ZIP Code 60647, were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Belmont Village’s Allyson Fujii honored with CALA Excellence in Service Award

Belmont Village Senior Living has announced that Allyson Fujii, the Director of Memory Programs at Belmont Village San Jose, has been awarded the California Assisted Living Association (CALA) Excellence in Service Award.

Cook County relieves over $664 million in medical debt through innovative partnership

Cook County's Medical Debt Relief Initiative (MDRI) has eliminated over $664 million in medical debt for more than 556,000 residents since its inception in 2022.

How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Construction industry in ZIP Code 60647 during 2024?

All four H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located in ZIP Code 60647, were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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.

ZIP Code 60647: Information employers receive 1 H-1B approval in 2024

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located in ZIP Code 60647, was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60651 convicted of crimes involving alcohol in 2023

During 2023, five offenders charged with crimes involving alcohol were released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60651, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Crime Recap: Parolees near Illinois ZIP Code 60647 convicted of sex crimes in 2023

During 2023, one offender charged with a sex crime was released on parole near Illinois ZIP Code 60647, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

ZIP Code 60647: Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers receive 1 H-1B approval in 2024

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry employers in ZIP Code 60647, were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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).

ZIP Code 60647 sees 6 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry during 2024

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry employers in ZIP Code 60647, were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.