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Cook County rolls out ‘I Speak’ Cards as part of April’s ‘Language Access Month’
CHICAGO — Cook County is trying to make navigating its services easier for people, regardless of what language they speak.
Cook County to give $1,000 to some homeowners struggling with big property tax hikes
Cook County commissioners approved the one-time payments from a new $15 million fund that aims to provide homeowners some ...
Cook County state’s attorney’s office to expand pilot that allows police to directly file some gun charges
The Cook County state’s attorney’s office is expanding a pilot program that lets Chicago police to directly file charges in ...
Cook Co. official tries to distance herself from DUI arrest, eyes assessor job
In her first interview since the incident, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Samantha Steele explained what led up to the arrest.
Cook County Board to consider $1,000 payments to help homeowners pay property taxes
The $15 million program would help eligible residents who have seen their property tax bills spike since 2021.
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Fugitive on the run in Cook County after removing electronic monitor: sheriff
Fugitive on the Run: Enrique Villegas, 29, removed his electronic monitoring device and fled in Cook County, authorities said. Criminal Charges: He was on electronic monitoring after being charged ...
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Cook County to give $1,000 to some homeowners struggling with big property tax hikes
With some residents facing record-high increases to their property taxes, Cook County commissioners on Thursday approved giving one-time payments of $1,000 to a limited number of households ...