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Bureau e-newsletter March 2018
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Join us for a Conversation on Cook County's future
Cook County,
under the direction of the Office of the President, is developing a policy-driven, four-year strategic plan and would like to hear from you, as residents and members of the community. We're helping get the word out. Please go to one of the links below, to pre-register for one the County's upcoming community meetings:
Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 6 to 8 pm
Roberts Temple Church
4021 S. State St., Chicago
Wednesday, April 4, 2018, 6 to 8 pm
Sullivan High School
6631 N. Bosworth Ave., Chicago
Thursday, April 5, 2018, 6 to 8 pm
South Suburban College
15800 State St., South Holland
Wednesday, April 25, 2018, 6 to 8 pm
Oakton Community College
1600 E. Golf Rd., Des Plaines
Download our flyer and share it with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers.
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Business and Government Leaders Launch Chicago Regional Growth Corporation
Distinguished business and government leaders launched the Chicago Regional Growth Corporation (CRGC) in January. It is a regional economic development organization that drives collaboration among public and private partners in order to generate inclusive growth and prosperity across northeastern Illinois.
CRGC will provide a platform for collaboration and prioritize, align and manage the region's economic development initiatives, unifying programming and the region's identity. CRGC includes leadership from Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will Counties and the City of Chicago, as well as industry leaders from manufacturing, food processing, finance and higher education. The new organization will strengthen the regional economy and better connect resources to generate economic opportunity and prosperity.
"In 2013, I brought our neighboring county leaders together to explore how we could better combine resources and collaborate to advance the Chicago region," said Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. "This regional working group has helped develop programs and initiatives that have already benefitted residents throughout the region. By formally creating CRGC, we are providing a single voice for the region that will benefit businesses and residents throughout northeastern Illinois."
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Continuing our Work in Communities
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Freedom's Path Affordable Housing for Veterans in Hines,IL
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Our Affordable Housing Program is designed for seniors, veterans and those with disabilities. This year, Cook County will work with the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) to support many of their critical assets, particularly those in the south suburbs.
We are investing $9.8 million of CDBG funding county-wide in infrastructure and facility improvements, social services, and other key initiatives. These activities are primarily for the benefit of low and moderate income neighborhoods.
The 2018 investment through the Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) program is over $1 million, which includes a special one-time supplemental allocation of $502,889. Sixteen agencies were awarded funding. ESG funding supports a variety of shelter and service activities to aid homeless persons and prevent homelessness.
Learn more about Cook County's Community Development Programs
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Disaster Resilience in Riverdale
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Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, Mayor Lawrence L. Jackson and Commissioner Sims joined local officials, and community stakeholders, to celebrate the completion of the Northeast Riverdale Flood Relief Project in late 2017. Cook County's Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program invested $7.6 Million dollars in this vital project. View video above, or
click here to find out more.
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Technology Enhances our Work
In order to enhance safety and efficiency within the incorporated parts of Cook County, our
Department of Building and Zoning has been charting their progress with the on-line permitting system.
In December of 2016, 21% of total permits were paid online. As of December, 2017, 55% of total permits were paid online. As we move forward in 2018, we will continue to grow our success using technology to enhance our work for residents and businesses.
To find out more about our online permitting process, go to:
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Bureau of Economic Development |Cook County, Illinois| E-mail us at: [email protected]
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