Chicago Tribune

Editorial: The leaves are turning and Cook County still won’t commit to when those late property tax bills will be sent

It’s Oct. 10, and Cook County still hasn’t issued property tax bills, which were due in August. That’s not a surprise given that the county some weeks ago warned the bills could be delayed until the ...
walb

Cook County fire chief passes away, fire department says

COOK COUNTY, Ga. (WALB) - On Saturday, Oct. 4, the Cook County Fire Department announced the passing of Chief Ronald Gerald Abbott. In a Facebook post, the fire department said Chief Abbot passed away ...
Yahoo

59 more drivers ticketed for illegally passing on the shoulder: Cook County Sheriff

COOK COUNTY, Ill. - In a continued effort to enhance traffic enforcement, Cook County Sheriff's Police issued 59 tickets to drivers who used the shoulder to pass illegally on I-55. Last week, ...
Medical Xpress

Black babies die suddenly, unexpectedly at 14 times the rate of white babies in Cook County, report says

Black babies died suddenly and unexpectedly in their sleep at a rate 14 times higher than white babies in Cook County between 2019 and 2023—a startling disparity revealed in a report released ...
The Bond Buyer

Cook County's late property tax bills impact local governments and schools

<img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/25396626/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="chart visualization" /> Two ...
Daily Herald

Cook County offering homeowners $1,000 to help pay taxes

Cook County officials on Monday announced the opening of the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program to help homeowners who’ve seen their property tax bills rise substantially in ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Cook County launching relief fund for homeowners who saw high property tax increases

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Some good news for Cook County homeowners. Cook County is launching a $15 million Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund. Some homeowners who saw a substantial increase on their property ...
WDIO

Scammers impersonating Cook County’s Land Services staff

Recently residents in Northeastern Minnesota are begin targeted by scammers wanting to apply or contact county departments. Recently, scammers are impersonating Cook County’s Land Services staff.
NBC Chicago

Delayed Cook County property tax bills frustrate residents amid tech issues

Cook County property owners are still waiting for their second installment tax bills months after they’re typically mailed out in the summer. The delay stems from a years-long technology upgrade that ...
Daily Herald

Cook County launches CannaBiz Pathways program to support entrepreneurs in cannabis industry

Cook County on Monday launched of Cook County CannaBiz Pathways, a no-cost advising program for entrepreneurs working in the cannabis industry. The program will offer participants an opportunity to ...
Chicago Sun-Times

Alert Cook County commissioners of ICE activity

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