Cook County to give $1,000 to some homeowners struggling with big property tax hikes

President Preckwinkle unveils next phase of Guaranteed Income

Toni Preckwinkle Cook County shares early findings from Promise Pilot, announces formation of advisory committee On April 8, 2025, President Toni Preckwinkle announced early findings from the Cook County Promise Guaranteed Income Pilot, which show significant benefits for participants—including improved financial stability and reduced stress. Building on these results, President Preckwinkle also announced the formation […]

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 relief.

Cook County to expand guaranteed income after end of taxpayer-funded pilot – Center Square

The Foundation for Economic Education said while the policy is well-intentioned, "it’s far from the most effective way to eradicate poverty in America’s cities ... One glaring problem with allowing this program to exist for any extended period of time is that, unless it is privately funded, it would be too expensive to maintain and would require substantial tax increases across the board."

Cook County to expand guaranteed income after end of taxpayer-funded pilot

(The Center Square) – An Illinois county is moving forward with plans to expand a taxpayer-funded guaranteed income program for residents.

Cook County Board honors Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart for historic leadership - Evanston RoundTable

The Cook County Board of Commissioners has passed a resolution honoring Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart for her groundbreaking service and ongoing contributions to public safety in Illinois.From left to right: Toni Preckwinkle, President of the Cook County Board of Commssioners; Josina Morita, Cook County Board Commissioner 13th District; Evanston Police Chief Schenita Stewart; Evanston City Manager Luke Stowe. Credit: City of EvanstonChi…

Cook County leaders tout success of their guaranteed income pilot program – Usa news

Cook County’s pilot program to provide guaranteed income to more than 3,000 people did what it was intended to do, early findings suggest — it helped provide some economic stability. “We got to make the case that these are great investments in our residents and our citizens,” Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said. For two years as part of an initiative called Cook County Promise, recipients who had low to moderate income received $50…