In response to concerns with spread of COVID-19 and following recommendations from the CDC and Cook County Department of Public Health, myself and my staff have been working remotely whenever possible since Monday, March 16, 2020, and will continue to encourage and practice social distancing for as long as needed to protect the safety and
Picnic & Outdoor Event Permits 2020 Picnic & Event Permits Available November 15 Picnic and event permits for the 2020 season will go on sale at 8 am on Friday, November 15, 2019. You can book your permit online or in person at Forest Preserves General Headquarters and Dan Ryan Woods Visitor Center. Find out more about how
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Commissioner Kevin Morrison helped bring together local leaders and experts on the subjects of domestic violence and sexual assault. Click HERE to view Part I video of the panel discussion on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault with Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx, WINGS Program, Inc. CEO Rebecca
Did you know that high blood pressure affects about 46% of the U.S. adult population, including about 30% of women and 33% of men in Illinois? Cook County is encouraging people to take a few steps towards monitoring and in some cases lowering one’s blood pressure. Below are some helpful tips that are recommended by
1. Host a Party at the Forest Preserves The Forest Preserves have approximately 297 picnic groves (191 with shelters) available for public use. Click here to learn more http://fpdcc.com/permits-rentals/picnic-special-event-permits/ 2. Learn More About Community Development The Industrial Growth Zones program will accelerate neighborhood development in seven designated areas over the next three years. The program removes
Forest Preserves of Cook County Preps for Trout Fishing Season *From the Forest Preserves of Cook County The Forest Preserves of Cook County is pleased to announce the 2019 spring inland trout fishing season, opening on Saturday, Apr. 6, at Axehead Lake (Park Ridge), Belleau Lake (Park Ridge), Sag Quarry East (Lemont), Horsetail Lake (Palos
From Cook County Bureau of Economic Development** Cook County Application Workshops for 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Emergency Solutions Grant Programs are now Available The 2019 CDBG applications and related materials are now available on the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development website. Materials for the ESG program will be published shortly. They
***WARMING CENTERS*** Frigid temperatures are expected over the next several days. Please bundle up if you are going outside as frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 10-15 minutes. Don’t leave pets outside in the cold. Please check on elderly or disabled neighbors. If needed, you may utilize one of the warming
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