Cook County
Recent News About Cook County
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Justice convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Justice during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Cook News.
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COOK COUNTY: President Preckwinkle Appoints Xochitl Flores as New Chief of Economic Development
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that Xochitl Flores will serve as the new Bureau Chief of Economic Development.
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COOK COUNTY: Cook County Urges Residents to Go Solar
Cook County is partnering with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and the Citizens Utility Board to make solar energy more accessible and affordable for County residents.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Tinley Park?
There were 22 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Tinley Park zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?
There were 2,221 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?
There were 2,380 offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?
There were 2,243 offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?
There were 2,284 offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?
There were 2,392 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Palos Heights?
There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Palos Heights zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cook County?
There were 9,009 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Cook County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Lemont?
There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Lemont zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Cook News.
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COOK COUNTY: President Toni Preckwinkle Releases Report and Findings Commissioned from the Cook County Anti-Harassment Working Group
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today released the report from the Cook County Anti-Harassment Working Group.
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COOK COUNTY: County Residents Invited to Participate in Update to Preparation Plan for Impacts of Natural Hazards
This week’s storms along with severe weather forecasted in the coming days is a reminder to area residents of the kind of damage a weather event can cause.
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COOK COUNTY: Medical Examiner’s Office Hosts Third Annual Missing Persons Day in Cook County
The Cook County Medical Examiner's Office is hosting the third annual Cook County Missing Persons Day to connect those who have long-term missing loved ones with resources and experts.
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COOK COUNTY: President Preckwinkle Launches Cook County Policy Roadmap Dashboard
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today launched a pilot of a public dashboard for the Cook County Policy Roadmap: Five-year Strategic Plan for the Offices Under the President.
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COOK COUNTY: Cook County Workers Provide Expertise and Labor to Repair, Update Two Homes in Chicago
National Rebuilding Day brought dozens of Cook County employees who volunteered their time and skills today to help repair two homes in south suburban Chicago Heights.
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COOK COUNTY: Cook County Urges Pet Owners to Take Extra Precautions During Coyote Mating/Whelping Season
More than 1,500 coyotes reside throughout Cook County and springtime means it is their mating season.
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COOK COUNTY: Cook County Board Approves Three Tax Incentives Designed to Support Economic Growth
Cook County Commissioners today approved three proposals from President Toni Preckwinkle’s Bureau of Economic Development (BED) that will provide tax incentives to businesses in Cook County.
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Park Forest mayor says 'times have changed' in South Cook, and so should tax structure
Park Forest Mayor John Ostenburg thinks the time has come for the people of his south suburban community to regain control of their own destiny with regard to property-tax rates.