On April 4, 2025, the Cook County Sheriff's Office shared developments about its Community Resource Center, an accolade for Deputy Deborah Salzman's heroic actions, and the arrest of a fugitive, Armani Cooper.
Starting Monday, April 7, Milwaukee Avenue will be closed to through traffic between Chicago Avenue and Kinzie Street for a resurfacing and Complete Streets improvement project.
The Chicago Hounds have announced a partnership with Lakeshore Beverage, appointing Cutwater Tequila as the Official Tequila and Cutwater Vodka as the Official Vodka of the team.
In 2022, government transfers made up 15.6% of income in Cook County, a 8.7% surge from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
On April 3, 2025, the Cook County Sheriff's Office shared updates concerning their recovery programs in Cook County Jail and the arrest of Marcaughno Walker for suspected cannabis possession.
Jeanne Ives, a former legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has attributed the rising juvenile crime rate in Illinois to the policies of the Democratic Party.
The Cook County Sheriff's Office reported several recent activities, including arrests and community initiatives, via social media posts on April 1 and April 2, 2025.
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced that there is one week remaining for businesses to apply for the Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program.