At least $200 million budget gap could hit Cook County government as sales, hotel tax revenue dry up, official says – Chicago Tribune

Separate from the $200 million drop in tax revenue, Cook County Health and Hospital System, which operates Stroger and Provident hospitals, also has been seeing financial damage. A 43% decline in patient fees was reported since mid-March, and the system is expected to lose about $60 million to $75 million from such revenues should the coronavirus’s economic pressure last through June.