Cook County aims to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle has unveiled a plan to eliminate $1 billion in medical debt.
Toni Preckwinkle pushing bid for fourth term as Cook County Board President
Democrat Toni Preckwinkle is pushing her bid for a fourth term as Cook County Board President.
Cook County initiative aims to improve mental health of residents
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Thursday the "Building Healthy Communities" initiative.
Cook County residents will soon be eligible for $500 a month through new program
Though participants from both Chicago and the suburbs will be able to apply and participate, the majority of the participant pool will be comprised of suburban Cook County residents.
Biden in Chicago: President visits Kankakee farm to discuss Russia-Ukraine's impact on food supply
During a visit Wednesday to the Chicago area, President Joe Biden praised farmers now taking financial risks to compensate for lost wheat production due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Dixmoor receives $2M in funding to address water woes 'caused by years of neglect'
Dixmoor residents can look forward to the construction of a new water main, providing clean drinking water.
Guaranteed income pilot program coming for suburban Cook County residents
Thousands of financially struggling residents across the suburbs will be able to apply to take part in a guaranteed income pilot program that will be funded by $42 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Cook County Land Bank Authority Program celebrates 1,000th home renovation in West Garfield Park
County and bank leaders gathered Wednesday in West Garfield Park to celebrate the latest home returned to area families.
Illinois elected officials hold virtual summit to discuss funding opportunities
Three Illinois elected officials held a virtual summit Friday morning to share how bidders can receive funding opportunities under the American Rescue Plan.
Cook County leaders decry spike in violence against women
Violence against women has risen in recent years, prompting community leaders to call for policies and programs that protect women and children.
