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Looking for Work?

On May 20, 2013 By

If you’re looking for work, and you live in Cook County, the Chicago-Cook Workforce Partnership wants to help.  

 

For more details, go to: http://www.workforceboard.org/

View some of our calendars for this month:

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*Chicago Heights – 1010 South Dixie Highway
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 898-5100
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Both homeowners had a chance to meet with President Preckwinkle when she visited their homes. Commissioner Sims also visited the homeowners.

National Rebuilding Day – President Preckwinkle Thanks Cook County Volunteers in Harvey

On April 29, 2013 By

National Rebuilding Day – April 27, 2013 – President Toni Preckwinkle joined more than 100 volunteers, including Cook County employees, completing major repairs to the homes of two residents in Harvey, Illinois, on Saturday as part of National Rebuilding Day.   The County contributes $105,000 annually to Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago through its Community Development Block [...]

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Joe Orr Road Realignment Creates ‘Islands of Opportunity’

On January 31, 2013 By

There is a close working relationship between economic development and transportaton improvements.  Please see press release today on the Joe Orr Road Realignment from the Bureau of Transportation and Highways.

MEDIA  CONTACT
Mary Paleologos
312-603-1993
Mary.paleologos@cookcountyil.gov

Joe Orr Road Realignment Creates ‘Islands of Opportunity’
Road project reflects highway department’s new [...]

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President Preckwinkle Lights Holiday Tree

On December 3, 2012 By

President Preckwinkle Lights Holiday Tree in the lobby of the County Building

Surrounded by Cook County Commissioners, other distinguished guests, the public, music and festive lighting, President Preckwinkle lit the Holiday Tree in the lobby of the Cook County Building, Tuesday evening, November 27, 2012. 

 

 

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Council of Economic Advisors Holds Meeting

On October 30, 2012 By

The Council of Economic Advisors held their first working session on Monday, October 29.  Appointed by President Preckwinkle earlier this year,  the Council will provide high-level advice on industry clusters that are expected to grow,  such as transportation, logistics and manufacturing that are historic hallmarks of this region’s economy, and the public investments that will make expansion possible [...]

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Affordable Housing Website Launched

On October 24, 2012 By

Affordable Housing Website Launched – Upcoming Event on Affordable Housing

Today, the Bureau of Economic Development rolled out their new website geared towards affordable housing in Cook County, IL.

Highlights of the website include the work of the Department of Planning and Development and their work with the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP)  and HOME Programs.  [...]

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Center Street between 159th and 171st Streets – Enhancing economic growth – View Renderings

On September 12, 2012 By

Center Street between 159th and 171st Streets – Enhancing economic growth  in Harvey and the South Suburbs

The reconstruction and expansion of this vital truck route will greatly enhance the transportation network around the City of Harvey’s Industrial Park, which includes Canadian National’s Gateway Intermodal Terminal, UPS, and other national and local businesses.

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Looking for Work?

On September 10, 2012 By

Looking for work and live in Cook County?

As you know, Cook County and the City of Chicago officially launched the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership (CCWP), in July.  They recently updated some job information and links to job websites. To learn more about the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership and view dates for some of the resume writing, [...]

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Interview with Architect – Oak Forest Health Center

On August 27, 2012 By

As part of the Oak Forest Health Center design, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, Herman Brewer, Chief and John Cooke, Director for Capital Planning and Policy, have been involved in managing many of the design aspects of the new clinic along with the team and community organizations assembled to make it a success.    [...]

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President Preckwinkle Tours Ingredion Incorporated

On July 31, 2012 By

On Thursday, July 26, Cook County  President Toni Preckwinkle, joined by Commissioner Jeffrey R. Tobolski and Herman Brewer, Bureau Chief, Economic Development for Cook County, toured Ingredion  Incorporated (formerly  known as Corn Products International, Inc. ), one of the world’s leading ingredient solutions providers and located in Cook County, Illinois for over  100 years.  In [...]

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