cook county news

The initiative is available to all veterans, active-duty personnel, National Guard members, and reservists who are enrolled in—or sign up for—the Clerk’s Military and Veterans Discount Program. #hockey #chicagowolves #cookcountyclerk

As part of the response, EMRS requested assistance from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network, or IPWMAN, a volunteer organization that coordinates public works assistance during emergencies. #stormdamage #cookcounty

Appeals can be submitted online through the Board of Review’s website at www.cookcountyboardofreview.com. Property owners may also file through an attorney or an authorized tax representative. #appeals #taxappeal

Each defendant was ordered to pay $11,855.60 in restitution. According to Raoul’s office, both paid half of their respective restitution amounts in court Thursday. #fraud #medicaid

Aldermen voted 46-3 Tuesday to approve the transfer of Chicago Parking Meters LLC to New York-based infrastructure investment firm Stonepeak Partners, clearing the way for a $2.53 billion transaction after months of negotiations over concessions for the city. #parking #chicago

The Food Depository says SNAP enrollment has declined sharply since major changes to the program were enacted under the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025. #snap #foodstamps

Wednesday’s roundtable is expected to focus on several areas that have become increasingly important for election offices, including continuity of operations, infrastructure, security and voter access. #clerk #washingtondc #cookcounty

Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. and representatives from the Board of Review are expected to explain how the appeal process works and answer questions from residents. #propertytaxes

The objective, he said, is making government more proactive instead of waiting for problems to reach a crisis. #parkforest #joshuatravis

Preckwinkle said the county's investment focuses on helping survivors heal rather than simply cope with the consequences of violence. #cookcounty #gunviolence