Cook County board signs off on $6.9 billion budget Dec 1, 2020 | Hospitals, Medicaid/Medicare, Top Stories The Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $6.9 billion budget last week, nearly half of which is dedicated to the county’s health system.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.