cook county board

“I have had the privilege of working with these incredible 16th District mayors, and as a former union organizer and life-long supporter of labor, I am so grateful to have the support of those who fight for working people.” #endorsements #cookcounty #election

Board members said the delays spurred their decision to expand the appeal period so more taxpayers could seek relief. Appeals filed during this reopened session will affect 2026 tax bills. #appeals #propertytax

Officials warn that the delays could lead to continued strain on county employees and may affect next year’s tax cycle if not addressed. #tax #delays

Authorities said the SUV struck a light pole on 142nd Street before colliding with the building at 14200 Martin Luther King Drive, where Belcher’s campaign is headquartered. #crash

This amendment aimed to ensure equitable access to reproductive health services, particularly in light of attacks on abortion rights at the federal and state level across the country. #abortion

This funding is separate from an additional $244 million distributed by HUD to Cook County as a whole, which will provide relief for homeowners, businesses, and residents who experienced hardships and damages from the summer storms. #funds

“We are so grateful that the Bureau has been selected for this prestigious award for its commendable efforts in leading our Manufacturing Reinvented program,” said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. #award

Cook County has partnered with City Bureau, an innovative nonprofit journalism lab, to co-design and implement this program. #grantprogram

Projects included in the agreement will advance planning, preliminary engineering, design engineering and construction phase projects. #flooding

The United States has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in the developed world, and in Illinois our rates mirror the national average. #maternalmortality