Here’s how Cook County is helping homeowners manage unexpected increases in property taxes to protect homeownership.

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For more than a decade, the Cook County Land Bank has transformed vacant properties into vibrant community assets. By clearing red tape and tapping into the talents and local knowledge of small ...

We’re headed into pretty tough waters here, turmoil,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said. “And I would ...

Crews broke ground on the Reclaiming Chicago project that will deliver 10 new homes in the next six months. Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle touted the initiative led by the Hope Center ...

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This summary is reviewed by TRD Staff. Cook County launched a $12 million modular housing initiative to address the Chicago-area housing shortage, debuting the first two of 120 planned homes in ...

This story is a collaboration between the Illinois Answers Project and the Chicago Tribune. Nearly half a billion dollars in taxable real estate value has been added onto the Cook County rolls after ...

Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer is leading an effort to create a property tax relief fund as residents across the region struggle to pay their bills and risk losing their homes. Gainer told ...