Cook County Board votes for a 1-year moratorium on home foreclosures in Illinois.

from http://www.co.cook.il.us/

October 11, 2008

Support President Stroger's Proposal for a One-Year Statewide Moratorium on Home Foreclosures

On September 17, the Cook County Board voted to support President Stroger’s resolution calling for a moratorium on home foreclosures in Illinois. The resolution also empowers Cook County to divest its funds from financial institutions that do not support

On September 17, the Cook County Board voted to support President Stroger’s resolution calling for a moratorium on home foreclosures in Illinois. The resolution also empowers Cook County to divest its funds from financial institutions that do not support homeowner relief.

• County Board Resolution
  Read the September 17, 2008 County Board Resolution, supporting the moratorium.
• Press Release - September 17, 2008
  Link to the press release regarding the proposal and County support.
• Online Petition – show your support now online.
  Click to sign the online petition in support of the Mortgage Moratorium.
• Print Petition – Help collect signatures to support the Mortgage Moratorium.
  Download a printable copy of the moratorium petition.