Cook County Community Recovery Initiative
The Cook County COVID-19 Recovery Job Training and Placement Program, in partnership with the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership, can help you get back to work and find new careers.
Apply by clicking the button below or call them at 1-800-720-2515.
Community and Economic Development Association of Cook County, Inc. (CEDA) has programs to assist eligible residents with paying utility bills.
If you or someone you love are in need of support, you can access programs to pay for your utility bills with our partners at CEDA. Call them at (800) 571-2332.
They offer support through the following programs and online applications. The programs currently open are:
You are not in this alone. You may be eligible for FREE legal help from the Cook County Legal Aid for Housing and Debt Program.
Call 855-956-5763
69 W Washington, Suite 2900 | Chicago, IL 60602 | Phone: (312) 603-1000
Mission – The Bureau of Economic Development’s mission is to lead and promote equitable economic growth and community development.
Equity. Engagement. Excellence.
Learn more about Vital Communities, our strategic plan for economic development, with the Policy Roadmap: Five-Year Strategic Plan for Offices Under the President.