Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced Wednesday, March 1, the call for applications for the County’s Department of Veterans Affairs home repair program. In partnership with Rebuilding Together Metro Chicago, Cook County has allocated $1.25 million to complete indoor and outdoor repairs to at least 15 veteran-owned homes each year for the next two years.
This free program is available to Cook County veteran homeowners, dependent spouses or caretakers who provide housing for a veteran.
“Making critical repairs to homes where our veterans live is essential,” Preckwinkle said. “These upgrades and . . .