How we can help

Homeowners in foreclosure who have received a summons from the Circuit Court of Cook County can call the toll-free help line at 877.895.2444 (or 312.836.5222 TDD) or request an appointment using our online form.

Solicitar una cita utilizando nuestro formulario en línea.

Umówić się na spotkanie za pośrednictwem formularza internetowego.

Resources
Learn about current resources that may be able to provide help.

Fact Sheet
View the fact sheet (PDF) for details about the program.

Partners
View the list of partners combining their expertise to assist with the mediation program.

Media

Media contact:

Rose Mary Marasso
Office of the Chief Judge
Circuit Court of Cook County
312.603.6553 (office)

[NOTE: The contact information above is provided for journalists and members of the media ONLY. Homeowners in foreclosure who have received a court summons and wish to discuss their eligibility for housing counseling and mediation should call the toll-free help line at 877.895.2444 (or 312.836.5222 TDD) or request an appointment online. All others seeking information on mortgage foreclosure should click here for a list of available resources.]

Releases & Announcements

Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program Release (PDF)

Announcement of Community Outreach and Online Appointment Request Form (PDF)

News Coverage

Fee sought on foreclosure sales to help stem the tide (Chicago Tribune)

Cook County launches foreclosure assistance program (Daily Herald)

Program Offers a Lifeline to Struggling Homeowners (New York Times)

Programa de mediación ayuda a ir a corte por “foreclosure” (La Raza)

Cook County Offers Free Mortgage Mediation Program (NBC 5 Chicago)

Cook County offers online help for those in foreclosure (Daily Herald)

Circuit Court of Cook County offers online resources for homeowners in foreclosure (Tribocal.com)

Help for struggling homeowners (Austin Weekly News)

Reciba ayuda y evite la Ejecucion Hipotecaria (El Dia)