Cook County Launches Free Legal Aid for Housing
On Monday, November 23, Cook County announced a new legal aid program, Early Resolution Program (ERP), to help with resolving evictions, debt and tax deed issues. ERP allows you to […]
Military and Veteran Discount Card Online Registration Available Through the Recorder of Deeds Office
The Recorder of Deeds office is now offering online registration for military and Veteran Cook County discount cards. The new portal allows active-duty personnel, veterans, guard members and reservists to […]
Take Action: Oppose Cook County’s Proposed RTLO
UPDATE 12/15/2020: Thank you for taking the time to voice your opposition to Cook County’s proposed RTLO. The vote on this proposal has been delayed 30 days, and conversations among […]
A Look at the City and County’s 2021 Budget Proposals
Our GADs took to Facebook Live to discuss the city and county’s 2021 budget proposals, including items of focus for REALTORS® and the real estate industry. What should you know […]
Treasurer Pappas Increases Time to Pay Delinquent Property Taxes
Illinois passed a new law last week that increases the time to pay delinquent property taxes from nine months to 13 months. According to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, who […]
Cook County Assessor’s Office Announces Market Valuation Adjustments
On May 28, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) released specifics on how property valuations would change for the South and West suburbs from the impact of COVID-19. While the […]
March 2020 Advocacy Update
Affordable Requirements Ordinance Update The City has commissioned an Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO) Task Force, to recommend changes and updates to the current ARO. Their recommendations, due by June, are […]
January 2020 Advocacy Update
JUST HOUSING AMENDMENT UPDATE The new rules for the Just Housing Amendment have taken effect, although enforcement begins January 31. This amendment expands the Human Rights section of Cook County […]
December 2019 Government Affairs Update
JUST HOUSING ORDINANCE UPDATE Following a lengthy rulemaking process, on Thursday, November 21, the Cook County Board adopted a set of rules for the Just Housing Amendment which will take effect […]
Just Housing Amendment To Go Into Effect Dec 31, 2019
Following a lengthy rulemaking process, on Thursday, November 21, the Cook County Board adopted a set of rules for the Just Housing Amendment which will take effect on December 31, […]
Chicago REALTORS® testify on potential impacts of ‘Just Housing Ordinance’ rules
Last Wednesday, October 23, three Chicago REALTORS® testified to the Cook County Board of Commissioners (CCB), advocating to preserve private property rights. CAR past president and current Illinois REALTORS® Treasurer […]
Chicago REALTOR® Candice Payne Honored by Cook County
Last week, Bill Lowry of the Cook County Board of Commissioners sponsored a resolution in honor of Chicago REALTOR® Candice Payne, 5th Group Realty, who went viral for her efforts […]