Cook County Government Email Format
Government AdministrationIllinois, United States1001-5000 Employees
Cook County Government is a large government administration based in Chicago, Illinois, serving more than five million residents and operating under the leadership of Board President Toni Preckwinkle. It is the second-most populous county in the United States and functions as a hub for culture, industry, and travel within a dynamic region. The organization pursues open, honest, and efficient government and follows a five-year Policy Roadmap with six priorities, including access to community-based healthcare, equitable economic and community development, support for the criminal justice system and court services, responsive and transparent public services with a thriving workforce, innovative infrastructure, and healthy, resilient communities. Its guiding principles emphasize fiscal responsibility, innovative leadership, transparency and accountability, and improved services. In June 2026, the county appointed Angela Manning-Hardimon as Chief Financial Officer, with the appointment effective June 15, 2026.