Cook County

Welcome to Cook County, IL, the second-most populous county in America with more than 5 million residents. We have long been a global beacon of opportunity and progress, driving ways to grow with our diverse residents, businesses, organizations, and universities.

Led by Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, we take pride in running an open, honest, and efficient government that provides high-quality services to our dynamic center for culture, industry, and travel.

HOW WE WORK FOR COOK COUNTY

Our mission is driven by the Policy Roadmap, a five-year comprehensive policy which aims to foster safe, thriving, and healthy communities through six policy priorities:

• Promoting healthy families through access to community-based healthcare and other public health services;
• Promoting equitable economic and community development;
• Supporting the criminal justice system and the administration of court services;
• Ensuring that Cook County provides responsive, transparent services and develops a thriving workforce that reflects the communities served;
• Providing an innovative infrastructure that will change how we live, work and connect; and
• Supporting healthy, resilient communities that thrive economically, socially, and environmentally.

OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES:

• Fiscal Responsibility
• Innovative Leadership
• Transparency & Accountability
• Improved Services