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Jun 11, 20211 min read
Cook County Celebrates Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery on June 19, 1865, and is considered the longest-running African...

Jun 11, 20212 min read
Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP)
The Illinois Rental Payment Program (ILRPP) is an emergency rental assistance program designed to support households in Illinois that are...

Jun 7, 20211 min read
Summer Meals
Summer can be the hungriest time of year for kids and the most expensive time for parents, as kids and parents who rely on free or...

Jun 1, 20212 min read
Daily Herald: Korean Cultural Center hosts Student Art Contest
Korean Cultural Center hosts Student Art Contest The third Chicago Korean Cultural Center-sponsored Student Art Contest accepted artworks...

Jun 1, 20211 min read
Daily Herald: Late 'braking' news
Late 'braking' news By Ralph Banasiak Like Palatine Mayor Jim Schwantz, Downers Grove Mayor Robert Barnett and Broadview Mayor Katrina...

May 27, 20211 min read
ARPA Resources for Non-Profits
On May 24, Commissioner Britton hosted a listening session for non-profits in the 14th District. Attendees were given an opportunity to...

May 16, 20210 min read


May 14, 20211 min read
Money Allocated to Rolling Meadows Road Project
The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways, along with the City of Rolling Meadows, is set to begin improvements of...


May 14, 20211 min read
Justice Advisory Council Grants
The Cook County Board of Commissioners approved two board items aimed at preserving public safety, reducing recidivism, and promoting...


May 14, 20212 min read
Fox 32 Chicago: Children in Chicago area begin receiving coronavirus vaccine
Children in Chicago area begin receiving coronavirus vaccine By Anthony Ponce CHICAGO - Children ages 12 and up are now getting the...

May 13, 20211 min read
Get My Payment Illinois
Did you know that anyone owed money from the government has up to three years to file their return? Cook County is partnering with Get My...


May 13, 20212 min read
Pfizer Vaccine Approved for Individuals 12 and older
As of May 12, 2021, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has approved the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for all...


May 11, 20211 min read
Cook County Awards $60K to Continue Law Enforcement Narcan Program
Cook County recently awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to organizations supporting public safety programs. The Edward Byrne Memorial...

May 11, 20213 min read
Cook County to Enter Bridge Phase
Following recommendations from public health experts, Illinois will move forward to the Bridge phase on May 14 before entering the...


Apr 20, 20213 min read
Day in the District: Palatine
On April 17, Commissioner Britton enjoyed a Day in the District in the Village of Palatine. With travel largely put on hold due to the...

Apr 16, 20211 min read
Daily Herald: Sikh appreciation
Sikh appreciation By Madhu Krishnamurthy Cook County recently joined a growing list of counties and towns to adopt a resolution honoring...


Apr 12, 20211 min read
Honoring Northbrook Village President Sandy Frum
Sandy Frum, a consummate public servant, is retiring after 12 years as Village President and more than four decades of service to her...

Apr 8, 20210 min read


Apr 1, 20211 min read
Funding Approved for Sanders Road DOTH Project
The Board of Commissioners approved $1 million toward the reconstruction of nearly two miles of Sanders Road from Milwaukee Avenue to...


Mar 31, 20211 min read
Cook County Health Receives $500,000 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant
In March, the Board of Commissioners approved a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Cook County...
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