Cook County Bureau of Technology – Chicago, IL

Cook County Bureau of Technology

Department Overview

The Cook County Bureau of Technology (BOT), located in the Cook County Building at 118 North Clark Street (often listed with the 161 N Clark entrance), serves as the central information technology agency for the county government. 💻🏛️ This bureau is responsible for planning, developing, and managing the county’s enterprise technology infrastructure, ensuring that various departments-from the Courts to Public Health-have the digital tools necessary to serve the public effectively.

GIS and Public Tools

• CookViewer: The BOT manages the county’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS), including the popular CookViewer map tool which allows residents to view property lines, zoning, and tax info.
• Open Data: Maintains the Cook County Open Data Portal for transparency.
• Cybersecurity: Protects sensitive constituent data and county networks from digital threats.

Office Access

While the Bureau of Technology is primarily an internal support agency, it does have administrative offices in the County Building. 🛑👮‍♂️ Visitors to the building must pass through strict security, including metal detectors. Most public interactions with this bureau occur digitally through their online portals rather than in-person visits.