Cook

When Cook County was organized in 1831 with approximately 100 residents in 2,464 square miles, it encompassed much of what is today Lake, DuPage, Will, McHenry, and Cook counties. Today, Cook County is known for one of the largest cities in the US, Chicago. Chicago offers everything any big city has to offer including world class eating, professional sports teams, access to one of the worlds largest fresh water lakes and a top tier shopping experience. With over 7 million people, Cook County is anchored by one of the best forest preserves in the country. So if you want big city with views of skyscrapers and water or if you want small suburbia with trees and open back yards, Cook County has it all.