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Welcome to the website of the Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo).

 

ISACo believes people deserve honest, ethical, transparent and innovative government that looks out for their interests and responds to their needs.  

 

We strive to promote these values in our work with Illinois county officials and partners in governance at the federal, state and local levels. 

 

ISACo endeavors to improve county government by identifying needs and solutions. We provide a united voice for counties while recognizing that different regions of the state sometimes have different needs and perspectives. ISACo works to respect and balance these differences while pursuing state and federal policies that benefit counties and their residents generally.

 

Almost eighty percent of Illinois residents are served by ISACo member counties. We invite you to look around the website and learn more about ISACo.

 

You can also utilize ISACo's AI Chatbot for assistance.


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Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois

5/20/2026

In a major step toward reducing homelessness and expanding access to stable housing, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced $50 million in state and federal funding to support six new permanent supportive housing developments across Illinois. The investments will create 142 units of affordable housing paired with on-site services for individuals and families living with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, or at risk of housing instability.

Read more about Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois

Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois

5/19/2026

In a major step toward reducing homelessness and expanding access to stable housing, the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) today announced $50 million in state and federal funding to support six new permanent supportive housing developments across Illinois. The investments will create 142 units of affordable housing paired with on-site services for individuals and families living with disabilities, experiencing homelessness, or at risk of housing instability.

Read more about Pritzker Administration Expands Permanent Supportive Housing Across Illinois
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ISACo News and Views for May 19, 2026

5/19/2026

This week's Illinois State Association of Counties (ISACo) News and Views E-Newsletter includes a General Assembly schedule update, urges county officials to contact their legislators to protect the Local Government Distributive Fund (LGDF), provides an update on the BUILD Act package, recaps an ISACo meeting held for Cook and the collar counties, highlights a statement from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) on a positive Hantavirus case in Illinois, links to articles ISACo staff is reading to stay informed, conveys information about upcoming NACo webinar opportunities, highlights ISACo corporate partner PMA IPRIME, and invites counties to join ISACo.

The County Lens: Do Counties Have a Stake in Artificial Intelligence Regulation?

5/13/2026

This publication of The County Lens by ISACo Executive Director Joe McCoy discusses a series of artificial intelligence proposals introduced by Illinois legislators. The proposals are aimed at establishing new consumer protections, transparency requirements, and safety standards for AI technologies. Three recently introduced Senate floor amendments would address issues ranging from AI safety audits and chatbot disclosures to protections for minors and individuals experiencing mental health crises. While many of the proposals are focused on the private sector, county governments are likely to be affected, directly or indirectly, by any regulatory structure implemented by the state. Click on the title to read the article.

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