Cook County Government

Welcome back to Transportation Tuesdays! Today, we tag along with one of Cook County’s maintenance crews as they create pavement patches to maintain County roadways and ensure the safety of all travelers.

Happy Birthday, Madam President. Thank you for your leadership and service to Cook County.

Visit chicagosfoodbank.org/snap or call 773-247-3663 to learn about the new SNAP rules and find out what steps you may need to take to keep your benefits.

Welcome back to Transportation Tuesdays. Today, we ride along with one of Cook County’s landscaping teams as they ensure County-maintained roads have clear sightlines for the safe travel of drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians year-round.

Happy International Women’s Day from Cook County!

Cook County celebrated the 29th Annual Unsung Heroine Awards today in honor of #WomensHistoryMonth. Congratulations to the 18 remarkable women whose leadership and service make our communities stronger every day. Thank you @lourdesWGN and @WGNNews for moderating!

It’s TransportationTuesday! Today we’re spotlighting the CREATE partnership — a collaboration between Cook County, government partners and railroads that has invested billions to improve rail efficiency and strengthen our regional economy.

March is Women’s History Month. We are celebrating the women who lead, serve, and strengthen communities across Cook County, past and present. Their impact shapes our future. #WomensHistoryMonth #CookCounty

ICJIA is recruiting volunteers to serve as merit-based reviewers for the #R3 Program. Reviewers play a critical role in ensuring funding decisions are fair, transparent, and rooted in equity. Apply to serve ➡️ r3.illinois.gov #EquityinAction #Volunteer

The results are in. The GASC Corners Community Violence Intervention’s (CVI) Impact Report highlights the critical role of evidence-based strategies in fostering safety and stability. cornersresearch.org/resources

Welcome back to Transportation Tuesdays. Today we ride along with Cook County’s street sweeping team which ensures that the more than 1,600 lane miles of County maintained roads a kept clear of debris and safe for travels.

President Preckwinkle joins @FPDCC Adam Bianchi, Cook County Health leadership and community partners to cut the ribbon on the renovated Caldwell Woods Wellness Center. youtube.com/live/fw_2Cyb7o…

Transportation Tuesdays: The North Avenue Interchange Project — a Cook County and Illinois Tollway partnership — is improving traffic flow on one of the busiest stretches of I-294, a key route for freight, commuters and Northlake businesses.

Today, Cook County joins residents across our region in celebrating Lunar New Year. May this new year bring good health, renewed opportunity, and continued strength to the diverse communities that make our County thrive.

Reminder! Applications for the Cook County Wraparound Services for Survivors of Gun Violence grant opportunity are due 2/6 at 5pm CST. To apply, visit CookCountyIL.gov/JACGrants. Together we can support survivors and help build safer, stronger communities for all.

Welcome back to Transportation Tuesdays. Today, we tag along with a County maintenance crew as they do vital bridge cleaning work extending the life of County-maintained bridges and ensuring they are safe for drivers year-round.

Transportation Tuesdays highlights the work of Cook County’s Department of Transportation and Highways. Today, we’re at the Franklin Ave/Green St project, breaking ground in Sept. 2025 to improve travel for residents and businesses along the corridor.

🚨 New funding opportunity! The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (#R3) Program NOFO is now open. Grants support communities most impacted by disinvestment and the failed War on Drugs. Community-based organizations can apply now through March 6, 2026. ➡️ r3.illinois.gov

The City of Chicago released its Five-Year (2026-31) Blueprint on Homelessness and it's open for public comment. What do you think about the plan? Visit chicago.gov/moh to give your feedback!

Warming centers will open Thurs., Jan. 22 at 8:30 a.m. & will be open through 4:30 p.m. on Mon., Jan. 26 For a full list of warming centers, visit: cookgov.me/staywarm