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

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

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

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

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 

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

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

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

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

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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…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas celebrates Columbian Independence Day

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…

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Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them

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Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them

Treasurer Maria Pappas: Homeowners Blast Property Tax Increases, but Skip Voting When Given a Chance to Reject Them Just one in five Cook County voters bothered to vote in the last two elections when asked whether to approve property tax increases, allowing a distinct minority of voters to approve hundreds of millions of dollars in…

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Your Property Index Number or PIN; What You Need to Know

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Your Property Index Number or PIN; What You Need to Know

Your Property Index Number or PIN; What You Need to Know By Maria Pappas If you own property in Cook County, there’s one number you should always know: your PIN. That’s short for Property Index Number—a 14-digit code assigned to every piece of real estate in the county. It’s tied to the legal description of…

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