Forest Preserve Permits Open

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

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

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

High blood pressure tips

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