Lake County Illinois has been impacted by the nearly 5,600 homes in foreclosure in 2009, compared to 4,124 in 2008 – a 36 percent increase, according to data released by The Woodstock Institute.

HELPDESK

The Lake County Bar Association offers a free Foreclosure Helpdesk at the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Courthouse (18 N. County Street, Waukegan, IL 60085) County Building, 10th Floor, every Thursday and Friday at 9:00 a.m.  The helpdesk is designed to provide general information about the foreclosure process and does not provide legal representation. Resources available:

Foreclosure Guide developed by the 19th Judicial District Circuit Court center for self-representation

Notice of Court Sponsored Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation

Plaintiff's Checklist

Rule 19.00 Lake County Residential Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Program