Cook County Approves $3.5 Million for Foreclosure Mediation

On November 19th, 2009, The Cook County Board passed a $3.5 million budget amendment that funds outreach and a court mediation program for foreclosure victims. The court mediation program is based on a successful Foreclosure Mediation Program in Philadelphia. It is now possible for any defendant or plaintiff in a foreclosure case to request mediation.
 
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