Homeowners in Cook County have until Friday, Sept. 11, to apply for missing property tax exemptions on their 2019 second-installment property tax bills. By meeting this deadline, homeowners can receive corrected property tax bills by mail before the Oct. 1 deadline to pay without incurring penalties and interest. The Cook[Read More…]
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County launches #MASKUP campaign to encourage ‘20-Somethings’ to wear face coverings
State health officials offer guidance for polling locations
In preparation for the 2020 elections, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued guidance to protect the safety and health of voters as they cast ballots at polling locations throughout the state during early voting and Election Day. The “COVID-19 Guidance for Election Polling Places” guidance can be[Read More…]
Cook County marking second annual Racial Equity Week
Cook County has designated the week of Sept. 14 as Cook County Racial Equity Week celebrating Cook County’s past, present and future and acknowledging past harm, reckoning with impact today and casting a vision for our county’s future. “We are proud to announce our second annual Racial Equity Week, furthering[Read More…]
Cook County among 30 counties now at COVID-19 warning level
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reported on Friday, Aug. 28, that 30 counties in Illinois are considered to be at a warning level for the COVID-19 virus. A county enters a warning level when two or more COVID-19 risk indicators that measure the amount of COVID-19 increase.[Read More…]
State health officials urge residents to continue getting tested in spite of CDC guidelines change
Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recent announcement on changes regarding COVID-19 testing protocols, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is reminding all Illinois residents of the importance of getting tested, including after close contact with someone who has tested positive. The closest testing site[Read More…]
Pritzker administration launches $150 million in emergency mortgage assistance
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) announced on Monday the opening of the state’s new Emergency Mortgage Assistance (EMA) program to assist homeowners who have seen their income decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the EMA program, IHDA will allocate grants up to $15,000 to[Read More…]
Sen. Joyce encourages struggling households to apply for utility assistance programs
To help residents pay their electric bills during times of economic hardship, State Senator Patrick Joyce (D-Essex) is encouraging residents to apply for aid through the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). “With many Illinoisans facing income losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, families across the state are struggling[Read More…]
State announces resources, assessments for student mental health
As students venture back to school, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers are highlighting various resources to help the public make mental health a priority for students and teachers during these unprecedented times. “When we think of school safety, we often think of violence or storm preparedness,[Read More…]
State launches travel map to with guidance on COVID-19 risk
Seen in a screenshot on Aug. 19, 2020, the online travel map is intended to help inform residents of potential risks associated with traveling during the pandemic.
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