An astounding 30,000 Cook County properties await scavenger sale. The Cook County Land Bank has had success in recent years using its government powers to acquire tax-delinquent buildings in depressed areas and linking them up with new owners. But Land Bank Chairperson Bridget Gainer, a Cook County commissioner, said buildings usually sit vacant for seven to 10 years before the agency can acquire control. Gainer said the legislation, if signed by Pritzker, can shorten the time by half.
Chicago Sun-Times: Pritzker should sign bill to reform property tax scavenger sales