HOW TO TRACK FORECLOSURE STATUS ONLINE IN COOK COUNTY, IL Often, when searching for listings to show a buyer I'll find a property that may fit the bill that is in foreclosure. As a buyer, it is important for you to know this information, and as a Realtor this is data I can obtain fairly easily. And you can, too! By request, here is a step by step guide to where this public information is located online, and how to access it in Cook County, IL. 1: Go to the Cook County assess