OFFICE OF COOK COUNTY BOARD PRESIDENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEAugust 22, 2023 CONTACTTed Nelsonedward.nelson@cookcountyil.gov (COOK COUNTY, IL) – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today applauded Moody’s Investors Service upgrading Cook County’s bond rating from A2 to A1. This marks the second ratings upgrade in less than two years. “We are incredibly proud of Moody’s Investors Service’s decision today […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 1, 2023   MORE THAN 50,000 SENIOR HOMEOWNERS NEED TO REAPPLY FOR “SENIOR FREEZE” PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION Orland Park – Cook County Commissioner Sean M. Morrison is encouraging eligible Senior Citizens to file online for the Low-Income Senior Citizens Assessment Freeze before the fast-approaching August 4th Deadline. Having rolled over automatically due to

The next full moon will grace skies on Tuesday, August 1st. Join the Forest Preserves of Cook County on Tuesday night (8:15pm) for a “MOON WALK” at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center in Willow Springs. REGISTRATION REQUIRED, CLICK HERE: https://fpdcc.com/event/moon-walk-7/2023-08-01/

Drug overdose or poisoning is the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18-45. Nearly 70% of those deaths are due to opioids, including fentanyl. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says that the large majority of the drug is sourced from China and trafficked into the U.S. by the Mexican Sinaloa and Jalisco cartels. We have seen record high illegal border crossings since

The Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH) was established in 1913 by the State of Illinois upon approval of the first officially recorded County highway system maps. The present day system has evolved to include jurisdictional authority over 568 center line miles of highways. DoTH has maintenance responsibilities for 1,620 lane miles of

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Orland Township homeowners, please join us for a Property Tax Appeals In-Person Workshop at the Orland Park Village Hall on June 21. I’m pleased to co-sponsor this event with Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and Mayor Keith Pekau of Orland Park.

Here are redetermination events scheduled by CountyCare for June where constituents can get assistance submitting their renewal forms. Watch for your redetermination forms in the mail from the State of Illinois. You can attend one of the redetermination events. They will get copies of your renewal forms and help you submit them. Details are found

The Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control (ARC) has announced its 2023 Partners in Prevention clinic locations. ARC is partnering with local animal organizations to offer low-cost or free 1-year rabies vaccines and microchips. Clinics are available to Cook County dogs and cats. Please bring proof of residency (driver’s license or state ID) with you.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO APPLY, VISIT: www.cookcountyil.gov/honorgrants

I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Mayor Alice Gallagher of Western Springs. Having the pleasure of working collaboratively alongside her on several issues, Alice Gallagher was always thoughtful, diligent, and especially kind when engaged in her civic responsibilities as mayor. I saw firsthand how strongly devoted Mayor Gallagher was to her