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How My Office Handles Billions — And Protects Every Penny By Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer Two times a year, my office mails nearly 1.8 million property tax bills and collects about $20 billion. That’s not a typo — $20 billion. As Cook County Treasurer, I oversee the second-largest property tax collection and distribution system…
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Leving Team Protected Young Boy from Reported Pipe-Wielding Mother at School By Laura Reichel Every child deserves to feel safe. But when dad’s young son was suddenly and allegedly placed in the middle of a frightening confrontation at his school, dad feared that his child’s safety, stability, and education were all at risk. Dad called…
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Treasurer Pappas Hosts Ukrainian Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas commemorated Ukrainian Independence Day with a reception featuring live traditional music and honoring the contributions and achievements of Ukrainian Americans in Cook County. The reception followed the annual Ukrainian Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony in Daley Plaza…
Bedford Park Fire Department celebrates the addition of two new Fire Engines Friday Bedford Park, IL – Bedford Park Fire Chief Daniel Johnson and members of the Bedford Park Fire Department on Friday, August 28, will dedicate two new Fire Trucks. Officials said the public is invited to attend as the Fire Department conducts a…
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Podcast: Chicago Public School priority union wages and jobs over educating children Political consultant and analyst Frank Calabrese and syndicated political columnist and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania dig deep into the challenges facing the Chicago Public Schools, detailing how spending shows the priority is protecting union jobs over enhancing student education in…
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Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas analysis of property taxes shows that the homeowners have been hit with a $743.8 million increase in property taxes. The bills in mailboxes by Sept. 1, payment due Oct. 1 Cook County homeowners face a sharper increase in…
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Leving Team United Dad with Newborn Daughter By Laura Reichel A father should never have to fight for the chance to hold and love his own child. But after this dad’s daughter was born, he was immediately cut out of her life by an Order of Protection that prohibited him from all contact with his…
Al Cacciottolo to run for 13th Ward Alderman to succeed Ald. Marty Quinn Lifelong Southwest Side Resident Seeks Ald. Quinn’s Open Seat CHICAGO – Garfield Ridge Neighborhood Watch President Al Cacciottolo today announced his candidacy for 13th Ward alderman, replacing outgoing Ald. Marty Quinn, who has held the post since 2011. A lifelong resident of…
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