Toni Preckwinkle emphasizes importance of paid leave ordinance
It's been less than a week since Cook County's paid leave ordinance went into effect. On Friday, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle stressed its importance, especially for working parents.
Major Cook County renovation project impacting the stormwater system completed
Cook County is celebrating the completion of a major renovation project impacting the stormwater system.
'Christmas in the Wards' delivers holiday joy to thousands in Chicago
Children were treated to a wide array of gifts, including the latest toys, electronics, and clothing — all free of charge.
'Christmas in the Wards' delivers holiday joy to thousands in Chicago
In a festive and generous event aimed at supporting families in need, "Christmas in the Wards" marked its nearly three-decade tradition by providing toys and winter clothes to families in 40 Chicago wards and 13 suburban communities.
Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting in downtown Chicago
Community officials celebrated Hanukkah Friday with a menorah lighting at the Cook County building downtown.
Cook County leaders participate in menorah lighting
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined other leaders downtown Friday morning to celebrate Hanukkah and light the menorah.
Officials lay out plan of action for Illinois regional transit
Illinois officials are addressing millions of dollars in cuts facing the regional transit system with ways they can strengthen service.
Chicago restoration project connects Powderhorn Lake to Lake Michigan, boosts Southeast Side revitalization
A three-year restoration project celebrated its completion Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant achievement for conservationists.
Chicago restoration project connects Powderhorn Lake to Lake Michigan
A three-year restoration project celebrated its completion Monday morning with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, marking a significant achievement for conservationists.
$5 million in grants to help Cook County domestic violence victims
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday nearly $5 million in grants to help out victims of domestic violence.
$5 million in grants to help Cook County domestic violence victims
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday nearly $5 million in grants to help out victims of domestic violence.
Flu season begins with a call for vaccination from Cook County health officials
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.
Flu season begins with a call for vaccination from local health officials
Flu season has arrived, and health officials in Cook County are emphasizing the importance of getting vaccinated against the flu and COVID-19.
Cook County unveils $9 billion 2024 budget with no new taxes or layoffs
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a $9 billion budget for 2024, assuring that there will be no new taxes or layoffs.
Preckwinkle unveils $9 billion 2024 budget with no new taxes or layoffs
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a $9 billion budget for 2024, assuring that there will be no new taxes or layoffs.
Cook County unveils groundbreaking plan for digital inclusion
Bringing everyone in Cook County digitally together is the goal of a first-of-its-kind plan announced in honor of Digital Inclusion Week. This really became apparent during the pandemic with business meetings and school all moving online. Those who didn't have home access to the internet or computers were left behind.
Cook County's digital equity plan addresses access, affordability and safety
A first-of-its-kind plan was announced Monday in honor of Digital Inclusion Week.
Cook County program providing new homes to 1,000 vulnerable people
As many as 1,000 people in Cook County now have a new home thanks to the flexible housing pool program of Chicago and Cook County.
Cook County program providing new homes to 1,000 vulnerable people
As many as 1,000 people in Cook County now have a new home thanks to the flexible housing pool program of Chicago and Cook County.
Cook County disaster relief centers open to serve flood victims
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said federal officials are here to help residents whose homes and lives were turned upside down by torrential rains that flooded Cicero, Berwyn and Chicago.