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Arab American Hassan Nijem named by Maria Pappas as Deputy Treasurer community liaison

Posted on May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 By News Editor
Arab American Hassan Nijem named by Maria Pappas as Deputy Treasurer community liaison

Arab American Hassan Nijem named by Maria Pappas as Deputy Treasurer community liaison Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas presents her new informational brochure in Arabic with community leaders on Sunday morning May 16 at Nikos Banquets. In expanding her ethnic and heritage reach out to the community, Pappas also named Nijem to serve as an Arab American…

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Census shows Americans fleeing from the East to the Western states

Posted on May 13, 2021July 12, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Census shows Americans fleeing from the East to the Western states

Census shows Americans fleeing from the East to the Western states The US Census shows populations fleeing from mostly Eastern states overwhelmed with crime, tax funded welfare programs encouraging many to remain home rather than work, and high levels of taxation that include burdening senior citizens. Originally published in the Southwest News Newspaper Group May…

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Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview

Posted on May 11, 2021May 11, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview

Pappas hosts tax forum Sunday in Bridgeview Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joins the Arab American Democratic Club (AADCIL.org) Samir Khalil and Sonia Khalil, and the Arab American Chamber of Commerce (AACCUSA.org) Hassan Nijem on Sunday May 16 10 AM to 1 PM at Nikko’s Banquet Hall at 7600 S. Harlem Avenue. Pappas will unveil…

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Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins

Posted on April 27, 2021April 27, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins

Wolves rocket to victory against Grand Rapids Griffins Richard and Novak score two goals apiece in Chicago’s 5-1 win Anthony Richard and Tommy Novak scored two goals apiece as the Chicago Wolves sprinted to an early lead and rolled to a 5-1 victory over the Grand Rapids Griffins on Monday night at Van Andel Arena….

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Pappas reminds taxpayers: Pay First Installment Cook County property taxes through May 3 with no late fee

Posted on April 21, 2021April 21, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Pappas reminds taxpayers: Pay First Installment Cook County property taxes through May 3 with no late fee

Pappas reminds taxpayers: Pay First Installment Cook County property taxes through May 3 with no late fee Property taxes were due Tuesday, March 2, 2021, but there is no late fee for those paying their bill through Monday, May 3, 2021, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. The Cook County Board of Commissioners in…

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Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos

Posted on April 1, 2021July 13, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos
Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos

Opinion: Police unfairly targeted in new Illinois laws and politics in Palos Police are again being unfairly targeted in legislation that strips away their “qualified immunity” and exposes them to unjustified and frivolous lawsuits, while the legislators who are stripping them of protection continue to enjoy “qualified immunity” for their actions … and the Cook…

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Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years

Posted on March 27, 2021April 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years
Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years

Pekau’s Salary in Orland Park: $600,000 in four years Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau doesn’t want you to talk about the FACT that he has taken the $150,000 salary that he criticized every year since he was been elected. That’s $600,000 collected from Orland Park Taxpayers over the past four years. Instead, Pekau misleadingly claims…

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Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on March 25, 2021March 25, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month

Pappas commemorates Arab American Heritage Month By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas on Tuesday saluted two leaders of the Arab American community in conjunction with the celebration this April of Arab American Heritage Month. Pappas presented Certificates of Excellence to Samir Khalil, a businessman and founder of the Arab American Democratic Club, and…

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Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Third Balanced Budget Proposal

Posted on February 17, 2021February 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Third Balanced Budget Proposal
Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Third Balanced Budget Proposal

Building on Efforts to Protect Illinois Families, Gov. Pritzker Delivers Third Balanced Budget Proposal Proposed Budget Does Not Increase Income Taxes, Closes Nearly $1 Billion in Corporate Tax Loopholes; Invests in Human Services to Strengthen Safety Net During Pandemic Crisis With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing to hurt families across Illinois, Governor JB Pritzker proposed his…

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First installment of tax bills due March 2, penalties waived thru May 3

Posted on February 2, 2021February 2, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First installment of tax bills due March 2, penalties waived thru May 3
First installment of tax bills due March 2, penalties waived thru May 3

First installment of tax bills due March 2, penalties waived thru May 3 First installment property tax bills for tax year 2020 were mailed in the last week of January. According to Assessor Rich Kelly, the bills indicate that taxes are due on March 2, but taxpayers can pay them as late as May 3…

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Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat

Posted on February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat
Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat

Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat Orland Township Government Keeps Its Levy Flat, On Property Tax Bills Arriving by this Week. Additionally, to Help Promote Public Health by Encouraging Vulnerable Citizens to Stay at Home, Multiple Property Tax Exemptions Will Automatically Renew Recognizing the continuing financial stress facing many local taxpayers, the Orland Township Board…

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Pappas: Which properties have the biggest property tax increases since 2000? If you didn’t vote … Don’t complain

Posted on January 5, 2021January 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: Which properties have the biggest property tax increases since 2000? If you didn’t vote … Don’t complain
Pappas: Which properties have the biggest property tax increases since 2000? If you didn’t vote … Don’t complain

Pappas: Which properties have the biggest property tax increases since 2000? If you didn’t vote … Don’t complain Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas today released a study which reveals the properties in Chicago and the suburbs with the largest property tax increases since 2000, dramatic examples of how the tax burden has soared on homeowners…

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Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime

Posted on December 10, 2020December 10, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime
Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime

Pappas: Areas high in delinquent property taxes lose residents, pay larger tax increases and have the most violent crime Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas today released a study which shows that the areas in Cook County where delinquent properties are a severe problem are losing population, experiencing larger property tax increases, and confronting high levels…

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Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review

Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review
Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review

Democrat Tammy Wendt sworn in to Board of Review Tammy Wendt was sworn in as the new commissioner for the Cook County Board of Review for the First (1st) District during ceremonies on Monday, Dec. 7, 2020. Wendt was sworn-in to her new office by Cook County Judge Pat Coghlan. Here are Tammy’s remarks following…

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Pappas: Get early look at next year’s property taxes

Posted on December 3, 2020December 3, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: Get early look at next year’s property taxes
Pappas: Get early look at next year’s property taxes

Pappas: Get early look at next year’s property taxes Pappas: Get early look at next year’s property taxes; Download your bill at cookcountytreasurer.com Next year’s First Installment Cook County property tax bills are available at cookcountytreasurer.com so that property owners can make payments before the end of this year or plan their finances for 2021,…

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Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park

Posted on December 1, 2020December 2, 2020 By Ray Hanania 2 Comments on Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park
Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park

Massive rise in COVID-19 infections slam Orland Park Coronavirus hits alarming level with a surge of nearly 1,400 more infections in Orland Park just in the past month, as incompetent Mayor Keith Pekau continues to pander with his “Politics over People” party, hosting a $500-per-person fundraiser so he can turn his do-nothing four years in…

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Study shows Cicero has lowest tax increases in Chicagoland

Posted on November 26, 2020November 26, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Study shows Cicero has lowest tax increases in Chicagoland
Study shows Cicero has lowest tax increases in Chicagoland

Study shows Cicero has lowest tax increases in Chicagoland A recent study released by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas shows that the Town of Cicero had the lowest tax increases of more than 35 suburban Chicagoland communities during the past 20 years. The Pappas study shows the average increase is 95.4 percent with many communities…

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Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition

Posted on November 24, 2020November 24, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition
Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition

Patlak and Wendt exchange courteous words in example of positive election transition After a grueling election fight for the First District of the Cook County Board of Review, the Cook County Board of Elections issued a certification officially declaring Democrat Tammy Wendt as the winner over Republican incumbent Dan Patlak. The two contenders issued statements…

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