Cook County Government

Last week, we celebrated the opening of Hamlin Avenue Apartments in Alsip with Sertoma Star Services. The 25-unit development supports adults with disabilities with housing, job training and daily living services. Learn more: sertomastar.org/new-supportive…

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control is hosting a Partners in Prevention clinic with free Rabies and Distemper vaccines and microchips this Thursday! Clinics run through mid-October. Check out all the clinic locations and details here: cookgov.me/ARCclinics

When we work together, we win. The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership is driving real results: 🏆 #1 metro for corporate relocation 🏆 19,600+ jobs created 🏆 $1.7B in worker earnings Regional collaboration is our competitive advantage. Read more: worldbusinesschicago.com/app/uploads/20…

Wishing everyone celebrating Easter a joyful day. May it be filled with joy, reflection and time with loved ones.

Wishing all who celebrate across Cook County a peaceful and meaningful Passover. May this season bring reflection, renewal and time with loved ones.

Cook County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control is kicking off the 2026 Partners in Prevention clinics this Saturday. Free rabies vaccines and microchips will be available, with some clinics also offering additional vaccines. See full clinic line-up: cookgov.me/pet-clinics

Happy International Transgender Day of Visibility, Cook County!

Your home. Your sanctuary. Your property tax savings. 🏡 If you’re a homeowner you may qualify for exemptions that will be savings on your property taxes. Apply today: cookcountyassessoril.gov/exemptions

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.