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How a Treasurer’s Office Study Closed a Loophole that Allowed Wealthy Investors to Siphon Hundreds of Millions of Dollars from Low-Income areas

Posted on January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on How a Treasurer’s Office Study Closed a Loophole that Allowed Wealthy Investors to Siphon Hundreds of Millions of Dollars from Low-Income areas
How a Treasurer’s Office Study Closed a Loophole that Allowed Wealthy Investors to Siphon Hundreds of Millions of Dollars from Low-Income areas

How a Treasurer’s Office Study Closed a Loophole that Allowed Wealthy Investors to Siphon Hundreds of Millions of Dollars from Low-Income areas For years, wealthy investors exploited loopholes in the property tax system to funnel money from local schools and governments into their collective wallets.  But the loopholes were closed after a Cook County Treasurer’s…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat

Posted on January 27, 2026January 27, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Endorses Richard Boykin for  7th Congressional District Seat Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is throwing her support behind former Cook County Commissioner Richard Boykin in his quest to become the next US Congressman in the 7th District. In her video announcement, Pappas points out that Boykin was one of her…

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Want to go paperless? eBilling lets you receive tax bills via email

Posted on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Want to go paperless? eBilling lets you receive tax bills via email
Want to go paperless? eBilling lets you receive tax bills via email

Want to go paperless? eBilling lets you receive tax bills via email Cook County property owners can sign up for eBilling for themselves or family members to receive property tax bills through their computers or smart phones instead of the mail. The eBilling option offers the convenience of allowing spouses to each receive copies of…

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Illinois lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 a year in property taxes

Posted on January 2, 2026January 2, 2026 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 a year in property taxes
Illinois lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 a year in property taxes

Illinois lets senior citizens defer up to $7,500 a year in property taxes By Maria Pappas Illinois offers senior citizens a property tax relief program that works like a loan. The Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program allows qualifying seniors to defer or postpone the payment of up to $7,500 a year in property…

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Financial planning tool offers free online help to budget late tax payments

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Financial planning tool offers free online help to budget late tax payments
Financial planning tool offers free online help to budget late tax payments

Financial planning tool offers free online help to budget late tax payments By Maria Pappas Property owners unable to pay their tax bills in full by the Dec. 15 due date should look at our free online financial planning tool that helps you make smaller, more manageable payments over time. It’s called the Payment Plan…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Posted on December 5, 2025December 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas column explores options to help pay property taxes by Dec. 15 If you can’t pay your taxes by the December 15 due date, there’s a 13-month payment plan available! Register now at CookCountyTreasurer.com. Second-Installment Cook County property taxes are due Dec. 15, for nearly 1.8 million Cook County properties.   That…

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Homeowners shocked by tax hikes should read bills to find out where their money goes

Posted on November 30, 2025November 30, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Homeowners shocked by tax hikes should read bills to find out where their money goes
Homeowners shocked by tax hikes should read bills to find out where their money goes

Homeowners shocked by tax hikes should read bills to find out where their money goes By Maria Pappas Record-high increases in property tax bills have angered many Cook County property owners. My office has released an analysis of the nearly 1.8 million tax bills. It showed that in Chicago the median tax bill jumped 16.7%,…

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Treasurer Pappas welcomes visitors to ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’ exhibit

Posted on November 27, 2025November 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Treasurer Pappas welcomes visitors to ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’ exhibit
Treasurer Pappas welcomes visitors to ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’ exhibit

Treasurer Pappas welcomes visitors to ‘Christmas Trees from Around the World’ exhibit more countries and cultures represented than the Museum of Science and Industry’s Display For the 22nd year, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is celebrating the ethnic holiday traditions of nearly 100 different nationalities in the free “Christmas Trees from Around the World” exhibit…

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Rickey Hendon urges freeze on property taxes and new regulations to address unjustified dramatic hikes

Posted on November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Rickey Hendon urges freeze on property taxes and new regulations to address unjustified dramatic hikes
Rickey Hendon urges freeze on property taxes and new regulations to address unjustified dramatic hikes

Rickey Hendon urges freeze on property taxes and new regulations to address unjustified hikes Former Senate leader Hendon urges Freeze on Property taxes, and proposes reforms during a press conference held at the Cook County Building on Thursday, November 20, 2025, Watch video of press conference below Rickey Hendon, former Illinois State Senator and former…

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Loop’s declining value fuels record 16.7% jump in median property tax bill for Chicago homeowners

Posted on November 17, 2025November 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Loop’s declining value fuels record 16.7% jump in median property tax bill for Chicago homeowners
Loop’s declining value fuels record 16.7% jump in median property tax bill for Chicago homeowners

Loop’s declining value fuels record 16.7% jump in median property tax bill for Chicago homeowners Homeowners in Black communities hit with biggest percentage increases A dramatic decline in the value of commercial property in Chicago’s Loop, the city’s longtime economic engine, fueled a record property tax increase on homes across the city, according to an…

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Third-party notices tell you if a relative or anyone you know misses a tax payment

Posted on November 14, 2025November 14, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Third-party notices tell you if a relative or anyone you know misses a tax payment
Third-party notices tell you if a relative or anyone you know misses a tax payment

Third-party notices tell you if a relative or anyone you know misses a tax payment By Maria Pappas Each year, thousands of property owners in Cook County are late paying their taxes, putting their homes in danger of being included in the annual state-mandated tax sale. That’s a problem we want to help you avoid. …

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Illinois expands property tax breaks for veterans to include World War II vets

Posted on October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Illinois expands property tax breaks for veterans to include World War II vets
Illinois expands property tax breaks for veterans to include World War II vets

Illinois expands property tax breaks for veterans to include World War II vets By Maria Pappas Illinois lawmakers in recent years have enacted significant changes to property tax exemptions benefiting veterans, including a landmark provision for those who served during World War II. These changes underscore our commitment to support veterans in Cook County and…

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Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch

Posted on October 17, 2025October 17, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch
Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch

Your Mortgage Company May Pay Your Taxes — But You Still Need to Watch 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 mortgage, your lender may collect money from you each month and put it in…

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Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago

Posted on October 8, 2025October 8, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago
Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago

Cook County Treasurer Pappas showcases Polish photographer’s first-ever American exhibit and honors Polish American Heritage Month in Chicago Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the Alliance of Polish Clubs USA will host a special event honoring Polish American Heritage Month by unveiling the first-ever U.S. showing of the “Different Faces of Solidarity” photography exhibit by…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders

Posted on October 6, 2025October 6, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to Celebrate Diwali by Recognizing Indian Community Leaders Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Indian Consul General Somnath Ghosh will host a Diwali celebration to honor Indian American community leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs for their outstanding contributions to the cultural, civic, and economic life of Cook County. The event will…

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The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes

Posted on October 3, 2025October 3, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes
The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes

The 5 Most Common Mistakes Homeowners Make with Property Taxes By Maria Pappas Every year, my office hears from thousands of homeowners who run into problems with their property taxes due to common errors. Here are the five most common mistakes homeowners make and what you can do to avoid them. Paying Twice for the…

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The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use

Posted on September 19, 2025September 19, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use
The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use

The Pappas Portal: Free News You Can Use By Maria Pappas When it comes to property taxes in Cook County, a lot of people feel like they’re staring at a 1,000-piece puzzle—and someone hid the box with the picture on the cover. That’s why I want to tell you about a tool that helps you…

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What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill

Posted on September 5, 2025September 5, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill
What You’re Missing on Your Property Tax Bill

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 your…

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