Discovering the District: River Trail Nature Center
Located in Allison Woods, River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook has been open since 1958. The floodplain forest, backwater wetlands,...
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- Jan 14, 2022
- 1 min
Tipped Minimum Wage Increase
As of January 1, 2022, the tipped minimum wage has increased to $7.20 as dictated by the Minimum Wage Ordinance. The new wage applies to...
- Dec 31, 2021
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- Dec 29, 2021
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2021 By the Numbers
2021 turned out the be quite the year! But don't take our word for it - explore our commitment to our community this year "By the...
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
A Year in Review: COVID-19
When the new year came, vaccines had just become approved with Emergency Use Authorization for adults, and production and delivery...
- Dec 29, 2021
- 1 min
A Year in Review: Residential Tenant Landlord Implementation
In January, Commissioner Britton led the unanimous passage of the Cook County Residential Tenant Landlord Ordinance (RTLO) - creating the...
- Dec 29, 2021
- 2 min
A Year in Review: Transportation and Highway Improvements
Over the course of 2021, Cook County spent nearly $5 million on new construction, maintenance, and rebuilding of roadways, highways, and...
- Dec 29, 2021
- 1 min
A Year in Review: Community Investment
Beyond the immediate health care challenges of the pandemic, Commissioner Britton championed economic and social recovery for residents....
- Dec 27, 2021
- 2 min
A Year in Review: Ten Shared Principles
In October 2020, Commissioner Scott Britton led the Countywide adoption of the Ten Shared Principles to declare ongoing efforts to ensure...
- Dec 13, 2021
- 3 min
COOK COUNTY LEGAL AID FOR HOUSING AND DEBT (CCLAHD) INITIATIVE RECEIVES NATIONAL AWARD RECOGNITION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 9, 2021 CONTACT Erin Matthew erin.matthew@cookcountyil.gov CCLAHD awarded National Association for County...
- Dec 10, 2021
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- Dec 9, 2021
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Cook County commits to Clean Energy Plan
Cook County Government is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and is focused on efforts to mitigate its impact on climate change....
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
RTA Seeks Feedback on Strategic Planning
The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) is the unit of local government created to oversee finances, secure funding, and conduct...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
Omicron Details from the Cook County Department of Public Health
In light of the discovery of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, the Cook County Department of Public Health has released helpful information...
- Dec 9, 2021
- 1 min
Department of Transportation and Highways ADA Transition Plan
The Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) wants to hear from you on how to make Cook County more accessible to people with...
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
Illinois Rental Payment Program Application Now Open
The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) is now open for applications. This joint application is to be completed by both tenants and...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Linneman Street Project Ribbon Cutting
As of October 18, students, teachers, and neighbors of Henking Elementary School can walk a bit more confidently along Linneman Street...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Covid Vaccines Approved for Ages 5-11
Beginning Friday, November 5, Cook County Health (CCH) began vaccinating children age 5-11. To learn more or schedule an appointment,...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Safe New Crossing to Deer Grove Trails
At the November meeting of the Forest Preserve Board of Commissioners, an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Forest Preserves...
- Nov 12, 2021
- 1 min
Forest Preserve Permits Open November 15
Are you already thinking spring? The Forest Preserve District of Cook County is here to help you make those plans great! Whether you're...
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