County Services

CountyCare Health Plan

CountyCare is Cook County’s largest Medicaid health plan with access to more than 5,500+ primary care providers, 26,000+ specialists and 70+ hospital locations, and 100+ urgent care sites throughout Cook County. CountyCare covers doctor and hospital visits, dental and vision care, prescriptions, and access to behavioral health services like therapy and substance-use disorder treatment. To see if you are eligible for CountyCare please visit their website here.

Tenant Rights and Eviction Support

Click to read an overview of protections available in both English and Spanish

Cook County Forest Preserves Events and Permits

he Forest Preserves of Cook County has about 70,000 acres of land it is one of the oldest and largest forest preserve districts in the United States. The mission of the Forest Preserve is to “acquire, restore and manage lands for the purpose of protecting and preserving public open space with its natural wonders, significant prairies, forests, wetlands, rivers, streams, and other landscapes with all of its associated wildlife, in a natural state for the education, pleasure, and recreation of the public now and in the future.” The Forest Preserve has a variety of activities and educational programs for everyone. Learn about the variety of activities and places to go here. Apply for Forest Preserve permits such as picnics, groves, camping rentals, and more here. Want to become a volunteer? Sign up here. 

Veterans Affairs and Assistance

The County Department of Veteran Affairs is here to serve and assist all veterans with social programs, veteran benefits, and employment, and support them with any other concerns they may have. Learn more here. 

Cook County Public Defender Legal Assistance

The Public Defender’s office provides free legal representation to those being prosecuted. If you or someone you know is in law enforcement custody, in Chicago or any other city or town in Cook County, call the Arrest Hotline: 844-817-4448 or go through the Sheriff’s online search here. If you are looking for free and more affordable legal support go here. People without lawyers who need legal guidance visit the help desk.

For more information you can also see this guide: Legal resources

Constituent Services Museum Pass

With this General Admission card and letter from our office, you and up to 3 other guests may attend any of the following institutions: Adler Planetarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Brookfield Zoo/Chicago Zoological Society, Chicago Academy of Sciences/Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago Botanical Garden, Chicago Children’s Museum, Chicago History Museum, DuSable Black History Museum & Education Center, The Field Museum, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center, Lincoln Park Zoo, Museum of Contemporary Art, Museum of Science and Industry, National Museum of Mexican Art, National Museum of Puerto Rican Art & Culture, and John G. Sheed Aquarium. 

This pass is on a first come first serve basis, we recommend you call our office before you pick it up to ensure we have it available for use. 

Apply for County Grants and Programs

Cook County offers a variety of grants and programs to benefit the residents and small businesses of the county. To learn more about available grant opportunities for small businesses, visit this link. Please also sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date on new opportunities and programs.

Litter Free Supplies Station

If you want to clean up your neighborhood but do not have supplies our office has you covered! Fill out this form to borrow our tools for cleaning up your neighborhood. 

Senior Resources and Benefits

Check out this helpful fact sheet in English and Spanish.

Employment Opportunities

Other Cook County Elected Officials