Cook County

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Cook County April Revenue Estimates Show Early Impact of COVID-19

Revenue estimates presented at the April 29, 2020 meeting of the…

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Chicago Local Governments’ Executive Orders Provide for Continuance of Government Functions During the COVID-19 Crisis

As discussed in a previous blog post, the unprecedented public health emergency brought on by…

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How COVID-19 is Impacting Chicago’s Criminal Justice System and How Public Safety Agencies are Responding

The coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on all sectors, including the criminal justice system. How are the public safety agencies in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois responding to the public health emergency? Cook County…

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Civic Federation Research on the Fiscal Impact of COVID-19

The Civic Federation is examining the fiscal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the State of Illinois and its local governments. The following are blog posts and other items covering various topics related to the pandemic.…

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Recap of Civic Federation Candidate Forum: Circuit Court Clerk of Cook County

The Civic Federation, in partnership with the Union League Club of Chicago, co-hosted a panel featuring candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County on February 21, 2020. The Civic Federation thanks the four Democratic…

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Report of the Task Force on the Reform of the Cook County Property Tax Appeals Process

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Report of the Task Force on the Reform of the Cook County Property Tax Appeals Process II

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What is the Cook County Circuit Court Clerk’s Office and What Issues Does it Face?

In the November 2020 general election, Cook County voters will elect a new Circuit Court Clerk for the first time since 2000, with current Clerk Dorothy Brown opting not to run for reelection. Four Democratic candidates and one Republican…

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How Will Illinois Tax Recreational Cannabis?

UPDATE: The Cook County Board passed ordinance 20…

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Cook County FY2020 Executive Budget Recommendation: Analysis and Recommendations

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