News and Press Releases
Cook County Unveils COVID-19 Alternative Housing Program for Recovering Patients, Health Care Professionals and First Responders
CHICAGO – Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, joined by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA), Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) today announced a... read...
President Preckwinkle Providing Emergency Funding for County Emergency Shelters
With increased housing uncertainty, instability and demand caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President announced today $154,000 in emergency funding for six suburban Cook County emergency shelter agencies. The new funds will primarily be used for...
President Preckwinkle Unveils Economic Relief Package for Cook County Residents and Businesses
In an effort to help businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle today announced an expansive series of measures waiving various County fines, fees and deferring tax collections. Read...
Cook County Launches New “AlertCook” Text System and Hotline Number to Provide Rapid COVID-19 Updates
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle joined by officials from the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) and the Cook County Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security (EMRS) announced the launch of a new emergency text alert system,...
CANCELLATION – Cook County Department of Public Health Annual School Health Conference 2020
Due to the COVID -19 public health emergency, Cook County Department of Public Health is cancelling the 20/20 School Health Conference: Refining the Vision scheduled for Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Moraine Valley Community College. We hope to reschedule for a future...
Public Health Officials Announce First Coronavirus Disease Cases Outside Chicago and Cook County
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), Kane County Health Department (KCHD), and the McHenry County Health Department (MCHD) today announced the first Illinois residents outside of Chicago and Cook County to test positive at the IDPH laboratory for...
Public Health Officials Report Four Additional COVID-19 Cases in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) are reporting four additional people in Illinois have tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Two of the cases, a woman in her 50s...
Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 and Provide Updates on Ongoing Investigation and Response
A seventh case (presumptive positive) was announced by Chicago Department of Public Health on Mar. 8, 2020. View their press release, entitled Public Health Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case of COVID-19 and Provide Updates on Ongoing Investigation and...
Public Health and Chicago Public Schools Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case of Coronavirus
A sixth case (presumptive positive) was announced by Chicago Department of Public Health on Mar. 6, 2020. View their press release, entitled Mayor Lightfoot, Governor Pritzker, Public Health And Chicago Public Schools Officials Announce New Presumptive Positive Case...
Public Health Officials Announce Fifth Case of COVID-19
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Cook County Department of Public Health (CDPH) today announced a fifth Illinois resident has tested positive at the IDPH laboratory for coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The specimens have been sent to the Centers for...
Updated November 27, 2024, 4:17 PM