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The bill expands affordable housing and reentry services for people leaving Illinois prisons, aiming to improve long-term outcomes by reducing homelessness and recidivism. #bill #housing #prison

Hynes, who is challenging Kaegi for Cook County assessor, said inaccurate assessments and properties left off the tax rolls shift the tax burden onto other homeowners and small businesses. #taxbills #assessments #cookcounty

One of the key reforms being pushed is the creation of a countywide assessment manual with binding standards. #cookcounty #propertytax #

To celebrate the month, courts across Illinois will host special Adoption Day ceremonies to finalize adoptions and honor families who are expanding through adoption. #adoption

The funds, awarded to 30 housing counseling agencies across the state, aim to help residents build credit, understand the homebuying process, and maintain long-term financial stability. counseling

State Rep. La Shawn Ford, D-Chicago, introduced a bill that would give law enforcement the power to remove trespassers from properties where the owner is able to establish legal ownership. #homes

HB1541 is tackling the pressing issue of food security for Illinois seniors. The bill dedicates $25 million from the General Revenue Fund to the Department on Aging's Home Delivered Meals Program. #seniors

This funding is separate from an additional $244 million distributed by HUD to Cook County as a whole, which will provide relief for homeowners, businesses, and residents who experienced hardships and damages from the summer storms. #funds

“I am extremely proud of the members of our Outreach team, who work hard every day to make sure that homeowners understand how their assessments and property taxes work,” said Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi. #homes

Next Gen is an opportunity for emerging developers across Illinois to gain knowledge in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) industry by providing access to affordable housing development training and project-specific technical assistance. #housing