🌳 Lend a hand for the trees! Join us for Together for Trees on 10/25 at Whistler Woods: fpdcc.com/event/together… Plus—enjoy free coffee from Zemi Coffee Cart, courtesy of Ford Motor Company (while supplies last) 📸: Trailside Museum of Natural History

Join the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development this Wednesday, Oct. 22, at Forge5 featuring Smart Xchange. We'll explore the future of manufacturing, including how Industry 5.0 is transforming design, production and collaboration. Register today: bit.ly/forge5

Cook County United Against Hate was created by civic leaders in response to the rise in expressions of hate in our communities. Take action to alter the course of this growing intolerance. Sign the pledge & get involved—learn more at cookcountyunitedagainsthate.com/unitedagainsth…

Watch Cook County’s 2025 Día de los Muertos Celebration live: youtube.com/live/zV0e6v4q8…

It’s the final week to apply! The deadline to submit your application for the Homeowner Relief Fund is next Friday, Oct. 31, 2025. Apply now at hrf.cookcountyil.gov

Cook County is excited to partner with Arts Alliance Illinois on an assessment of the arts and culture sector in suburban Cook County. Get involved—attend the next session on Wednesday, Oct. 29, in Schaumburg! Learn more and get involved today at: artsalliance.org/cook-county-ar…

The deadline to apply for the Homeowner Relief Fund is this Friday! Apply now at hrf.cookcountyil.gov

Trick-or-treat safely this Halloween! Stick to well-lit areas, make sure kids can be seen by drivers, and check all candy and treats before eating. #HalloweenSafety #TrickorTreating

Let’s make sure Halloween is fun for every member of the family. The County’s Department of Animal and Rabies Control along with Cook County spokesdog, Lucky, have some tips to ensure the holiday is not a scary one for your pets. youtube.com/watch?v=7qMU0x…

Two fun Forest Preserve adventures ahead! Stars, Stories & S’mores — Nov 7 | Dan Ryan Woods Enjoy s’mores by the fire, storytelling, and stargazing! Tails on Trails — Nov 9 | River Trail Nature Center Explore with your pup + learn from a canine expert! Register: 847-824-8360

Manufacturing drives innovation and opportunity across Cook County. This #ManufacturingMonth, we celebrated the people, programs & progress shaping our local manufacturing future. Learn more at cookcountyil.gov/m3

The Catalyst Grant application deadline has been extended to 11/14! If your business is in construction. finance/insurance; information technology; manufacturing; professional services; or real estate, it could be eligible for a $100,000 grant. cookcountysmallbiz.org/catalystgrant/

Get your seasonal vaccines this weekend!

Join us on December 10 at A Closer Look at the Importance of Fair Housing! Come take a closer look and learn how we can all advance fair housing in Cook County! Register here: forms.office.com/g/UxCi2Ti1Cq #CookCounty #HumanRights #FairHousing

From our partners Cook County Government Department of Emergency Management and Regional Security: Today is the last day so submit a residential self-assessment survey if you were impacted by flooding from strong storms in July and August., visit iemaohs.illinois.gov/recovery/damag…

❄️ Some Forest Preserves sites and groves may have delayed openings due to ice and snow. Our crews are working to clear and reopen areas safely as soon as possible. Before heading out, check for the most up-to-date information on closures and alerts here: fpdcc.com/places/closure…

Check out our newest show, Creative Corner: Let's Be Artists! We'll learn how to draw the Northern Cardinal—and get some fun facts along the way!