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

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 ...

(The Center Square) – Legislation from the Illinois General Assembly has opened the door for Cook County to fund immigrants’ legal services with additional county taxpayer dollars. Last Thursday, the ...

Cook County property taxes are issued in two installments. The first installment is generally due in early March and is calculated at fifty-five percent of the prior year total bill. The second ...

Cook County approved a 2026 property tax levy of $13,780,089 on December 16, marking a 7.57% increase over the previous year. The approved levy is $969,788 higher than in 2025. Total budgeted expenses ...