Everything you need to know about Cook County
2020 Budget Schedule
Now that all of the public hearings have been held, the budget amendment process is underway. The final vote on the budget is scheduled for November 21 at 11:00 a.m. The $6.18 billion budget proposes no new taxes.
My door is always open . . .
Cook County is responsible for providing essential services in the areas of public safety, public health, the court system, elections, tax assessment and appeals, recording deeds, and managing forest preserves. As an independent-minded member of the Board, I have worked hard to combine fiscal responsibility with social awareness. I am honored to serve the people of the 9th district, which includes: portions of the far northwest side of Chicago; Park Ridge, River Forest, Elmwood Park, Harwood Heights, Mount Prospect, Norridge, River Grove, Rosemont, and Schiller Park; portions of Arlington Heights, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Niles, and Prospect Heights; and unincorporated Norwood Park, Maine, and Wheeling Townships.
Cook County government is here for you
Click below for a complete list of:
- Resident services
- How to do business
- County elected officials
- Agencies
- Meeting calendar
Voter Information & Registration
Suburban Residents
Click the button below to be directed to the Cook County Clerks website for information on voter registration, your elected officials, working on election day, and more.
Chicago Residents
Click the button below to be directed to the Chicago Board of Elections website detailing information on voter registration, early voting, and more.
Color your fall at the Forest Preserve District
November 15 is Opening Day for picnic and special event permit sales and for camping reservations
Permits and reservations are available online and in person.
Fall is a great time to get involved: VOLUNTEER
Our volunteer opportunities offer something for everyone. There's restoration work, litter clean-ups, nature ambassadors, and so much more. Volunteer individually, with friends, or with your business group.