¡Celebramos tres años de @211 Metro Chicago! 🎉 La línea de ayuda 2-1-1 ha conectado a más de 550,000 personas con servicios sociales y de salud esenciales: alimentos, asistencia para el pago de servicios públicos, vivienda, atención médica y mucho más. Ayudando a nuestros vecinos a obtener lo que necesitan. Gratuito, confidencial y disponible las 24 horas, los 7 días de la semana, los 365 días del año. ¿Necesitas ayuda? Comunícate con el 2-1-1 hoy mismo ⬇️ ☎️ Llama al 2-1-1 📲 Envía tu código postal por mensaje de texto al 898-211 🌐 Visita 211MetroChicago.org 2-1-1 es operado por United Way of Metro Chicago, en colaboración con la Ciudad de Chicago y el Gobierno del Condado de Cook. Gracias a todos los socios, colaboradores y patrocinadores por hacer de 211 Metro Chicago una línea de ayuda esencial para los residentes de Chicago y el condado de Cook. #LIVEUNITED #211MetroChicago #211Aniversario
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As the largest county in the state and the second largest in the nation, Cook County is a hub for residents and business
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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
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Welcome to Transportation Tuesdays, a weekly series that gives you a glimpse into the work the County’s Department of Transportation and Highways undertakes on behalf of our residents. Today we visit the Franklin Avenue/Green Street project, which broke ground in September 2025, will significantly improve travel efficiency for residents and businesses located along this corridor.
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We’re celebrating three years of @211 Metro Chicago! 🎉 The 2-1-1 helpline has made 550,000+ connections to critical health and social services: food, utility payment assistance, housing, health care, and more. Helping neighbors get what they need. Free, confidential, available 24/7/365. Need help? Contact 2-1-1 today ⬇️ ☎️ Call 2-1-1 📲 Text your zip code to 898-211 🌐 Visit 211MetroChicago.org 2-1-1 is operated by @United Way of Metro Chicago, in partnership with the @City of Chicago and @Cook County Government. Thank you to all the partners, supporters, and funders for making 211 Metro Chicago an essential lifeline for residents across Chicago and suburban Cook County. #LIVEUNITED #211MetroChicago #211Anniversary
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The Restore, Reinvest, and Renew (R3) Program Notice of Funding Opportunity is now open! Until March 6, 2026, eligible organizations can apply for funding that supports community-led solutions across Illinois. Learn more at r3.illinois.gov. #RestoreReinvestRenew #R3 #FundingOpportunity #CommunityInvestment
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The City of Chicago released its Five-Year (2026-31) Blueprint on Homelessness and it's open for public comment. What do you think about the plan? Visit chicago.gov/moh to give your feedback!
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Cook County will experience extreme cold weather for the next few days. The National Weather Service has advised that wind chills will make it feel as cold as -30°F. To help residents combat extreme weather conditions, we're opening 24 hour warming centers in the north, west and south suburbs. They'll provide water, snacks and restroom access. The warming centers will open Thursday, January 22 at 8:30 a.m. and will be open through 4:30 p.m. on Monday, January 26 They are located at: -Skokie Courthouse: 5600 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL 60077 -Maywood Courthouse: 1500 Maybrook Dr., Maywood, IL 60153 -Markham Courthouse: 16501 S. Kedzie Ave., Markham, IL 60428 For a full list of warming centers, visit: cookgov.me/staywarm
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Cook County will experience extreme cold weather for the next few days. The National Weather Service has advised that wind chills will make it feel as cold as -10°F. To help residents combat extreme weather conditions, we're opening 24 hour warming centers in the north, west and south suburbs. They'll provide water, snacks and restroom access. The warming centers will open Saturday, January 17 at 6:00 p.m. and will be open through 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21 They are located at: -Skokie Courthouse: 5600 Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, IL 60077 -Maywood Courthouse: 1500 Maybrook Dr., Maywood, IL 60153 -Markham Courthouse: 16501 S. Kedzie Ave., Markham, IL 60428 For a full list of warming centers, visit: cookgov.me/staywarm
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