Category: Cook County

Treasurer Pappas Hosts Ukrainian Independence Day Reception Following Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

August 25, 2026August 25, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

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…

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Homeowners hit again as Property Taxes increase $743.8 million in Cook County

August 24, 2026August 24, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

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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Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony

August 19, 2026August 19, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Pappas Hosts Pakistan Independence Day Reception After Daley Plaza Flag Raising Ceremony Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Pakistan’s Consul General to Chicago Zaman Mehdi commemorated Pakistan’s Independence with a reception honoring the rich cultural heritage, achievements and contributions of Pakistani Americans throughout Cook County. The celebration followed the annual Independence Day Flag Raising…

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Second Installment 2025 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they’re mailed

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Second Installment 2025 tax bills are now online, two weeks before they’re mailed Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced today that property owners can now go to cookcountytreasurer.comto view, download and pay their Second Installment bill for the 2025 Tax Year. “If you own property in Cook County, you don’t have to wait until your…

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Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it

August 14, 2026August 14, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes but Keep an Eye Peeled on it By Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer Every year, my office mails more than 1.8 million tax bills to property owners across Cook County. If you have a home mortgage, your lender may collect money from you each month and put it…

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What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill By Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Twice each year, my office mails out about 1.8 million tax bills to Cook County property owners. Most people glance only at the amount due. But your bill is much more than a dollar figure. It’s a detailed breakdown of how…

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Hastings commends local disaster proclamations after July 27 storms

July 31, 2026July 31, 2026 Ray Hanania No Comments

Hastings commends local disaster proclamations after July 27 storms State Senator Michael E. Hastings today thanked Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant for issuing disaster proclamations covering areas impacted by the severe storms that struck the south suburbs and eastern Will County on Monday, July 27. “I want to…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day

July 30, 2026August 14, 2026 News Editor No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted a Colombian Independence Day Celebration on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 in the Treasurer’s Office. The event was attended by Consul General Diego Alexander Angulo Martínez of the Consulate of Colombia in Chicago. The event recognized the rich history, culture, and…