In its 2026 budget, Cook County set aside $7.5 million to carry the guaranteed income program beyond the pilot, becoming one ...

Instead, the link directed her to information about the Illinois Medical Debt Relief Program, created in 2024 in partnership with the nonprofit Undue Medical Debt. The organization partners with local ...

Early voting sites opened in all of Chicago’s 50 wards Monday. Early voting also expanded to a total of 55 locations for suburban Cook County residents.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker met with Cook County health officials Tuesday to announce a $1.8 billion in erased medical debt for residents through a state program.

The state has not yet updated its law, exposing counties to potential liability, and two legislative fixes have been introduced to address the issue.

The Cook County Chief Judge's Office is warning people about a scam to get people to pay fake parking fees.

Delayed distributions of Cook County property tax revenues cost Orland High School District 230 $1.3 million, officials say.

Lawmakers postpone Cook County property tax debt sale to continue working on reforms. Illinois lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale, saying they need more ...

If you receive a notice claiming to be from the Cook County Circuit Court that instructs you to scan a QR code and submit ...

Illinois and local officials announced Cook County will continue funding the medical debt forgiveness program next year, once funds run out.

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Early voting for the March 17 Illinois Primary Election is expanding in Chicago and Cook County Monday. The Illinois House ...