Category: Taxes

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at St. Sabina Church

November 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at St. Sabina Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas opens satellite office at Saint Sabina Church to help preserve homeownership. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has opened a satellite office at Saint Sabina Church as part of her Black Houses Matter homeownership preservation program. Partnering with Father…

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Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress

November 17, 2021November 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Park’s mayor plans to run for congress Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is planning to run for Congress in the newly re-mapped 6th District which is a Democratic stronghold that pits in next year’s elections two incumbent Democrats, Marie Newman from the old 3rd District, and Sean Casten from the old 6th District. Newman…

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Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors

November 11, 2021November 20, 2021 Ray Hanania 2 Comments

Biden’s budget plans do little for seniors Seniors are disproportionately bearing the heaviest burden of the economic slump caused by the Coronavirus COVID Pandemic, and nothing of real substance is being done to address their challenges. Seniors are included in the political rhetoric but not in the substance of what is being done including in…

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Property reassessments released for Lake Township

November 8, 2021November 8, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Property reassessments released for Lake Township Residential and commercial properties in Lake Township show robust growth The Cook County Assessor’s Office released initial assessments of residential and commercial properties in Lake Township. This is the sixth of eight townships in the City of Chicago to be reassessed in 2021 under the leadership of Assessor Fritz…

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Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program

November 6, 2021November 6, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Mosque Foundation hosts Pappas, Chamber property tax refund program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More than $750,000 in refunds have been identified…

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Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022

November 4, 2021November 4, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics: Nov. 2 elections portend Democrat midterm losses in 2022 In Season 1 Episode 10, November 4, 2021, former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former Chicago City Hall reporter Ray Hanania analyze the surprising Nov. 22, 2021 elections in which several Republicans easily defeated incumbent Democrats setting the stage for a much stronger…

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Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18

November 4, 2021November 9, 2021 News Editor No Comments

Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18 Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt offers information to Cicero residents in conjunction with Cicero Assessor Emilio “Emo” Cundari on Cicero property taxes in this video. Thursday November 18 from 6 to 7 PM join Commissioner Wendt, Assessor Cundari and Cook…

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Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget

October 29, 2021October 29, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Two Guys on Politics Podcast: Analysis of President Biden’s efforts to pass budget Season 1, Episode 9, 10-29-21 Former Congressman Bill Lipinski and former City Hall reporter Ray Hanania discuss the battle in the Democratic Party to pass an annual budget for 2022 and President Biden’s national address to the American people. The fight over…

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Pappas to share government transparency at Tax Conference in Dominican Republic

October 28, 2021October 28, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas to share government transparency at Tax Conference in Dominican Republic Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to share government transparency and social equity initiatives at real estate and tax conference in the Dominican Republic Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will discuss how advancements in the Treasurer’s Office have increased transparency and efficiency while promoting social…

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Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down

October 27, 2021October 27, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Illinois quickly becoming a one-party tyranny as bad officials drag it down Failed Democrats like Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot and Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx are not only dragging Cook County down the tubes but they are also dragging the state down with it. Failure of officials like Gov. J.B. Pritzker to speak out…

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American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights

October 3, 2021October 3, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

American Arab Chamber of Commerce Illinois fights for business rights The American Arab Chamber of Commerce of Illinois which is at the forefront of fighting for the rights of Arab American and Muslim American business owners expanded and consolidated its board this week. The board consists of Trustees who have an equal voice in defining…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners

September 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to begin sending $25.4 million in automatic refunds to Cook County homeowners Almost 11,500 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes will automatically get back $25.4 million in refunds this month, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said Wednesday Sept. 29, 2021. Almost 4,000 refunds go to homeowners who are…

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How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser

September 20, 2021September 20, 2021 Ray Hanania 5 Comments

How Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a minority community abuser Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is a serial minority community abuser. That’s someone who hides behind their minority status and then proceeds to discriminate against other minorities. In this case, Lightfoot is discriminating against Arab Americans and some Asian Americans, closing their stores over frivolous code…

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More than $39,000 in property tax overpayments returned to Arab community thanks to Pappas and Arab Chamber

September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

More than $39,000 in property tax overpayments returned to Arab community thanks to Pappas and Arab Chamber American Arab Chamber of Commerce President Hassan Nijem, an “Honorary Cook County Treasurer,” said he is working with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to refund thousands in overpaid property taxes that can be refunded. More than $39,000 was refunded during…

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6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns

September 3, 2021September 5, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

6 miles over limit punished more than gangbangers carrying guns Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has imposed new speed cameras to fine motorists driving through the city more than 6 miles over the posted speed limits — where signs are posted although not often enough to be seen in time. She can use technology to nail…

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Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns

August 18, 2021November 16, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Illinois Secretary of State’s race heats up as candidates begin campaigns Illinois voters have a lot of strong and qualified candidates to consider in the important race for Illinois Secretary of State. Here is an overview of the leading candidates who are hoping to succeed Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White in the June 2022…

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Republicans urge Senate to stand up to Chuck Schumer

July 21, 2021July 21, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Republicans urge Senate to stand up to Chuck Schumer Republicans Must Oppose Schumer’s Blank Check Bill that Would Crush Individual Liberty & Freedom Fairfax, Va. – Americans for Limited Government President Rick Manning issued the following statement today in reaction to an attempt by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to pass a massive spending bill…

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Monday’s Column: Making the impact of coronavirus worse

July 11, 2021July 13, 2021 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Monday’s Column: Making the impact of coronavirus worse Race, politics and a lack of justice is making the impact of the coronavirus pandemic worse on Americans. Many politicians at the Federal and State level are instead helping targeted constituencies rather than addressing the wider problem in Illinois, Cook County and Chicago. They are creating a race…

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