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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners More than 53,000 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes last year will automatically get back more than $47 million in refunds starting this week. “If you have a refund coming, we’ll find you and return your money,” Pappas said. “By putting…

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Buckner slams Garcia, Johnson and Lightfoot for Crypto hypocrisies, supports probes

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Buckner slams Garcia, Johnson and Lightfoot for Crypto hypocrisies, supports probes

Buckner slams Garcia, Johnson and Lightfoot for Crypto hypocrisies, supports probes Kam Buckner Slams Chuy García, Brandon Johnson & Mayor Lightfoot for Crypto Cop-outs, Supports City Council Resolution for Investigation Into Crypto Fraud Victims of crypto fraud held a press conference Wednesday with Ald. Byron Sigcho- Lopez (25th) as he introduced a resolution for the…

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Pritzker’s assault weapons ban not enough to make law abiding citizens safe

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Pritzker’s assault weapons ban not enough to make law abiding citizens safe

Pritzker’s assault weapons ban not enough to make law abiding citizens safe Pritzker’s assault weapons ban is not about making law abiding citizens safer, but rather appealing to his voter constituency and the far left which seeks to decriminalize accountability for criminals while holding police to a higher standard. The assault weapons ban basically takes…

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot must go

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Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot must go

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot must go Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has failed to achieve any of her campaign promises from four years. In fact, under her leadership, she has made Chicago worse, failing to crackdown on rampaging crime or speaking out against those who enable the criminals like Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx or…

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Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

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Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar

Lyons co-hosts Three Kings Festival with Commissioner Aguilar Cook County Board Commissioner Frank Aguilar partnered with Lyons Village President Chris Getty on Friday (Jan. 6, 2023) to co-host the annual Three Kings Day commemoration. The commemoration was celebrated by distributing wrapped new toys and gifts to young children of needy families in Lyons Township and…

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First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3

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First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3

First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3 Cook County property owners will have an extra month to pay their First Installment property taxes this year, and their bills are already available online. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB 5189 into law last month making Monday, April 3, 2023, the new due…

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Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30

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Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30

Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30 Property owners must pay the Second Installment of their Cook County property taxes by Friday, December 30, 2022, to avoid late charges imposed by state law. “The most efficient way to pay is online,” said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. “You can download your bill online…

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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

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Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo

Lyons police arrest alleged drunk driving offender after he crashes into Brookfield Zoo Driver had 47 previous charges but no convictions but will face four Felony charges in latest DUI, drug possession and fleeing crash scene, Lyons Police officials said Lyons, Illinois — A 24-year-old Oak Forest man who has been charged 47 times in…

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

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Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio

Representative Cyril Nichols discusses legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans on Arab Radio State Rep. Cyril Nichols interviewed on live Arab American radio in Detroit with host Ray Hanania Friday Dec. 9, 2022 discussed his legislation to grant MBE status to Arab Americans and called on Arab Americans to build coalitions with the…

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Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children

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Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children

Order of protection keeps mother’s reported abusive boyfriend away from dad’s children A divorced dad had two children with his ex-wife – an 8-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl. He wanted to protect his children from physical abuse he feared might come at the hands of his ex-wife’s new boyfriend. Attorney Jeffery M. Leving, founder…

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State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison

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State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison

State probes dark money in re-election of controversy-plagued County Commissioner Sean Morrison Some $300,000 in money from a dark PAC set up to fight Illinois tax hikes made its way into the campaign coffers of beleaguered Cook County Commissioner and Failed Cook County Republican Party boss Sean Morrison. The Illinois Election Board is investigating complaints…

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Cook County Treasurer  analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards

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Cook County Treasurer  analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards

Cook County Treasurer  analysis shows dramatic tax increases in Latino wards Cook County property tax analysis: Latino wards see dramatic increases; new state law, reassessments and controversial TIF funds result in higher taxes for most property owners As property tax bills land in Cook County mailboxes over the coming days, businesses and homeowners will likely…

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Village of Orland Park Prepares for the Winter Season

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Village of Orland Park Prepares for the Winter Season

Village of Orland Park Prepares for the Winter Season With the expected seasonal snowfall on the horizon, the Village of Orland Park Public Works Department shares its annual list of snow related reminders. “I know that all of the Village’s plowing crews appreciate residents’ cooperation as they work to keep Village streets safe and accessible,”…

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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

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Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor

Rockford Man Charged with Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse of Minor A Rockford man is now facing felony charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse, grooming, and solicitation of child pornography following an investigation by the Cook County Sheriffs Police Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit, Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. On Thursday, Dec….

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Foster, Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards

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Foster, Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards

Foster, Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Legislation to Name Fermilab Research Center After Renowned Physicist Dr. Helen Edwards U.S. Representatives Bill Foster (D-IL-11) and Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced legislation on Thursday Dec. 1, 2022 to rename Fermilab’s Integrated Engineering Research Center (IERC) after the late Dr. Helen Edwards,…

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Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

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Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County

Cook County Announces $5.5 Million to Increase Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure and Accessibility Throughout Suburban Cook County Four-year initiative will bring up to 75 charging stations to underserved communities Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced $5.5 million in funding today for the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Program, an initiative led by the County’s Department…

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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

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Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes

Lyons arrests two carjacking suspects who were out on bond for other felony crimes The Village of Lyons Police Department announced today they have arrested two suspects involved in an attempted carjacking at the 7700 block of 45th Place at around 2 PM on Tuesday November 29, 2022. A handgun was recovered from the suspects…

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Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 

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Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter 

Cook County Board Votes to Approve Commissioner Aguilar’s Proposal for a Helicopter  The purchase of the Helicopter will help the Cook County Sheriff’s Office to improve public safety and to fight crime On Thursday, November 17th, the Cook County Board of Commissioners voted overwhelmingly to approve Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar’s proposal to lease a helicopter…

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