(The Center Square) – Legislation from the Illinois General Assembly has opened the door for Cook County to fund immigrants ’ legal services with additional county taxpayer dollars.

Last Thursday, the Cook County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a $10.12 billion budget for fiscal year 2026.

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County Board President Toni Preckwinkle said the spending plan adds seven positions to the immigration division in the public defender’s office.

“This expansion will allow the public defender to broaden outreach and respond to more cases that come into the Family Support Netw

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