New domestic violence task force holds first meeting as Cook County announces systemic changes to help survivors, victims

The new domestic violence task force for Chicago and Cook County held its first meeting Wednesday, as the state's attorney ...

Cook County Health chief medical officer voices concern as ACA subsidies set to expire Thursday

Without an extension of ACA subsidies, premiums are expected to double and triple for the 550,000 Illinoisans enrolled in the ...
Florida Today

New Brevard victims unit aims to reduce trauma for crime survivors

Florida State Attorney William Scheiner has launched a Special Victims Unit in Brevard County. The unit aims to support victims of sexual abuse, domestic violence, and child abuse through the justice ...
The Real Deal

Cook County’s property tax sales are unconstitutional, court finds

A federal judge ruled that Cook County’s system for handling unpaid property taxes violates the Constitution, delivering a major victory for homeowners who lost their properties and accumulated equity ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Cook County Board of Review reopening tax appeals for 24 townships after dramatic bill increases

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Cook County Board of Review is reopening tax appeals for 24 townships until Dec. 12, but it only applies to future bills. Cook County property tax bills are due Dec. 15. For many ...
Fox News

Cook County in Illinois establishes permanent guaranteed income program

The second-largest county in the United States has established a permanent guaranteed basic income program after the success of a previous pilot version. The Cook County Board of Commissioners ...
WGN-TV

Cook County property tax bills finally available; due Dec. 15

COOK COUNTY, Ill (WGN) – A delay in property tax bills in Chicagoland comes as an unwelcome surprise for homeowners this holiday season. Despite being late, Cook County property tax bills are now ...
NBC Chicago

Cook County property tax bills now due in December after delay

Cook County property tax owners will soon get a bill for their months-delayed second installment tax bills. The 1.8 million property tax bills were expected to be mailed Friday with a due date of Dec.
Government Technology

Cook County, Ill., Using Tech to Make Property Tax Relief Grants

The Cook County, Ill., Bureau of Economic Development is using a new tech platform to administer one-time $1,000 grants to residents who are facing steep property tax increases. The Cook County ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Cook County property tax bills due Dec. 15 after delay of several months

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Chicago Tribune

Cook County leaders get some but not all property tax relief legislation sought in Springfield

Cook County officials seeking property tax relief for low-income seniors scraped by in the Illinois General Assembly, winning passage of a bill that expands eligibility for senior property tax breaks ...