Press Releases
Mitigation Order 2021-3 Continues Easing Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County
Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is issuing COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-3 to continue easing mitigation measures in suburban Cook County
Mitigation Order 2021-2 Continues Easing Mitigation Measures in Suburban Cook County
Today, the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is issuing COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2021-3 to continue easing mitigation measures in suburban Cook County
Suburban Cook County Moves to Tier 1 Mitigations on January 23rd
Forest Park, IL—Today, Governor Pritzker announced that Region 10, which includes suburban Cook County, will be moving into Tier 1 mitigations beginning Saturday, January 23, 2021. According to the Tier 1 Resurgence Mitigations of Restore Illinois, bars and...
Public Health Department Asks Health Care Workers of Suburban Cook County to Complete Vaccination Survey
Forest Park, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health is asking health care workers in suburban Cook County to complete an online survey to help prioritize the next phases of COVID-19 vaccinations. The timing of vaccinations is based on the number of doses...
Public Health Department Urges Safe New Year Celebrations
Forest Park, IL—The Cook County Department of Public Health strongly recommends making safe decisions as you plan your new year celebration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the safest ways to celebrate are at home with the people who live with you, or virtually. Because...
Cook County Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan
COOK COUNTY, IL— Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Commissioner Dr. Dennis Deer, Cook County Health CEO Israel Rocha, Jr., and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) Senior Medical Officers, Dr. Kiran Joshi and Dr. Rachel...
CCDPH Issues COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2020-2 to Support Tier 3 Mitigation Enforcement
FOREST PARK, IL –Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) is issuing COVID-19 Mitigation Order 2020-2 in alignment with the Governor’s Executive Order 2020-73 and the Tier 3 mitigation measures for the state. Read more
Health Department Launches Law-Enforcement Driven Deflection and Naloxone Distribution Initiative to Fight Opioid Overdose
FOREST PARK, IL –Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) today officially launched a comprehensive initiative to prevent opioid overdose deaths and help people with opioid use disorder find community-based...
Health Department Issues COVID-19 Mitigation Citations to Hotel Responsible for Large Wedding
FOREST PARK, IL – Cook County Department of Public Health (CCDPH) issued notices to the Hilton Chicago/ Northbrook Hotel and onsite Allguaer’s on the Riverfront restaurant, following a recent large gathering and inspection of the facilities. Read More
Health Department Offers Tips for Holiday Food Safety
FOREST PARK, IL—The holiday season is here, and celebrations will be different, especially for those who decide to stay home and host virtual gatherings with family and friends to slow the spread of COVID-19. In addition to washing your hands often, watching your...
Updated December 2, 2024, 10:19 AM