President Preckwinkle Extends Application Deadline for $73 Million Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance Program Share Article Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, and the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced the application deadline extension for the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program through Friday, April 9 at 5:00 pm. The launch of a $73 million emergency rental assistance program is part of the County's ongoing efforts through the Community Recovery Initiative to provide financial relief to renters and landlords impacted during the pandemic. COOK COUNTY, Ill. (PRWEB) April 03, 2021 Today, Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle, the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development, and the Housing Authority of Cook County (HACC) announced the extension of the application deadline for the Cook County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance program. Effective today, applications will be accepted through Friday, April 9, at 5:00 pm. The extension decision was made based on the need for additional technical support requested by applicants and housing agencies administering the program.