Cook County

37°F (3°C)

Chance snow · H 41° L 34°

Population

5,182,0902024

Higher than communities in Illinois

Household income

$83,4982024

More favorable than communities in Illinois

Home value

$324,5002024

More favorable than communities in Illinois

Unemployment

5.9%2026

Less favorable than communities in Illinois

Violent crime

3912023

Less favorable than communities in Illinois

Work from home

18.9%2024

Higher than communities in Illinois

Source: Polco GPAL, using data from the original source shown for each indicator.

Procedural Deferral

Committee defers request for Cook County Health report and schedules follow-up

The committee voted to defer Item 230202, a resolution requesting a hearing and a report from Cook County Health senior staff; the chair declared the motion carried by voice vote and moved to the CountyCare presentation.

Cook County — Nov 10, 2026

Racist public comment underscores tensions during Cook County committee meeting

Nov 10, 2026

CountyCare touts NCQA four-star rating, warns HR1 Medicaid changes will affect thousands

Nov 10, 2026

Community speakers urge Cook County to save Roseland Hospital's maternity services

Nov 10, 2026

Cook County committee approves resolution to stem maternity-unit closures after Roseland shutdown

Nov 10, 2026

Data Initiatives

Treasurer's Office rolls out data-science fixes, outreach and AI plans to mitigate Tyler problems

Oct 30, 2026

Expungement

Clerk warns clean‑slate rollout could create 1 million‑case workload, seeks extra staff

Oct 30, 2026

Tax Sale Reform

New law phases out private tax buyers; county now holds about 38,000 certificates for redevelopment

Oct 30, 2026

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What stands out in Cook County

Data from Polco GPAL
Standouts compare Cook County with communities in Illinois or of similar population size. Surprises are where the measured figure was unusually far from what Polco's model expected. Each fact gives its year; public data runs one to two years behind.

In 2021, Cook County was more favorable than communities in Illinois on adults with depression.

100th percentile · 2021 · CDC PLACES, via Polco GPAL

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