Category: Taxes

Kaegi’s policies impact the middle class and those in serious need

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Kaegi’s policies impact the middle class and those in serious need

Kaegi’s policies impact the middle class and those in serious need By Ray Hanania Last week, I wrote about how Fritz Kaegi artificially increased assessments on properties across Cook County in order to protect business property owners who are big donors with political clout. Kaegi knows voters have no lobbyists and are easily forgotten in…

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Pappas helps phone bank caller receive whopping $11,870 property tax refund

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Pappas helps phone bank caller receive whopping $11,870 property tax refund

Pappas helps phone bank caller receive whopping $11,870 property tax refund By Maria Pappas “Your Property Taxes” column with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas Helping taxpayers obtain refunds for property tax overpayments is one of the most rewarding parts of my job as Cook County Treasurer. My office recently helped a south suburban resident receive…

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Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses

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Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses

Fritz Kaegi’s artificial inflation of property assessments to protect businesses By Ray Hanania Last year, a report was issued that showed that a major tax burden would slam commercial properties in Cook County. Cook County Asessor Fritz Kaegi reassessed properties in 2021 claiming it would ease the burden on homeowners. But in fact, it has…

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Pappas’ office helps Chicago couple get $2,447 property tax refund

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Pappas’ office helps Chicago couple get $2,447 property tax refund

Pappas’ office helps Chicago couple get $2,447 property tax refund Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas  By Maria Pappas Many Cook County homeowners are losing thousands of dollars in savings because they are not taking advantage of property tax breaks. My office recently helped an older couple on Chicago’s North Side receive…

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Taxpayers get help finding refunds for overpayments, missed exemptions

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Taxpayers get help finding refunds for overpayments, missed exemptions

Taxpayers get help finding refunds for overpayments, missed exemptions Your Property Taxes with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas By Maria Pappas Cook County owes refunds to thousands of property owners because of past overpayments and missed exemptions. Many homeowners who could use the extra money to pay bills, buy groceries and meet other needs have…

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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

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Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials

Lyons Mayor Chris Getty Hosts Town Hall meeting with Congressman Garcia and local officials Lyons Mayor Christopher Getty hosted a Town Hall meeting featuring Congressman Jesus “Chuy” Garcia along promising that they would work together to continue to bring state funding to support resident needs. Also attending the event were State Rep. Lisa Hernandez, State…

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Maria Pappas applauds passage of historic property tax reform law cutting the interest on late taxes

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Maria Pappas applauds passage of historic property tax reform law cutting the interest on late taxes

Maria Pappas applauds passage of historic property tax reform law cutting the interest on late taxes Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday signed into law historic reforms to fix long-standing racial inequities and abuses in the state’s property tax system spotlighted in two studies issued last year by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Pappas’ property…

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Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly hosts property assessment workshop June 15

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Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly hosts property assessment workshop June 15

Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly hosts property assessment workshop June 15 Orland Township Assessor Rich Kelly will host a workshop for homeowners concerned about skyrocketing property assessments that will be held on June 15, 2023 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at 14807 S. Ravinia Ave. The workshop will be held in cooperation with Cook County Assessor…

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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is “off the rails on a crazy train”

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Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is “off the rails on a crazy train”

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is “off the rails on a crazy train” Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau went on a name calling rant filled with lies and falsehoods, attacking critics who have demanded that he be accountable in his 2023 State of the Village Speech. It was hosted by the Orland Park Chamber of…

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Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares

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Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares

Social Security should be guaranteed to all citizens Amnesty International declares Global: Amnesty International calls for universal social protection, as overlapping crises leave hundreds of millions facing disaster Amnesty International is today calling for social security to be made available to everyone worldwide after a series of crises exposed huge gaps in state support and…

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Fire District fills Trustee vacancy with experienced Fire Commissioner

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Fire District fills Trustee vacancy with experienced Fire Commissioner

Fire District fills Trustee vacancy with experienced Fire Commissioner Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) board unanimously votes to name Dr. Beth Damas Kaspar Fire Commissioner to fill vacancy as Fire District Trustee following the resignation of longtime Orland Fire Protection District Trustee James Hickey. Board President John Brudnak showcases the district’s many achievements that have…

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Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees

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Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees

Orland Fire District salutes outgoing board trustees Board of Trustees honors the late Attorney James J. Roche naming the board room in his honor The Orland Fire Protection District on Tuesday April 25, 2023 saluted trustees Chris Evoy, former board chairman, and Craig Schmidt, whose terms expire in May. The board approved resolutions commending them…

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Orland Park Mayor Pekau’s lies cost him the election, again

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Orland Park Mayor Pekau’s lies cost him the election, again

Orland Park Mayor Pekau’s lies cost him the election, again Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau is a pathological liar when it comes to politics and his achievements. Worse is that Pekau uses taxpayer resources as a platform to fund his lies, making false statements from the podium of the Village of Orland Park board meetings….

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Seniors being abandoned by extremist politics on both sides

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Seniors being abandoned by extremist politics on both sides

Seniors being abandoned by extremist politics on both sides By Ray Hanania Buried in a lot of the news over the past few weeks was the announcement that Social Security recipients will see a 20 percent cut in monthly payments by 2034, predicting the Social Security Trust Fund will “run out” by 2035. That’s only…

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Brandon Johnson owes thousands in unpaid bills

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Brandon Johnson owes thousands in unpaid bills

Brandon Johnson owes thousands in unpaid bills Johnson’s Financial Mismanagement Under Fire After Water Bills Scandal. Ethics Concerns Also Rise After Revelations That Candidate Was Fined Almost $18K For Election Law Violations, Sued For Unpaid Credit Card Debt Brandon Johnson’s long term refusal to pay his city water bill is opening up new questions about…

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Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race

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Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race

Lopez and O’Shea endorse Vallas in Chicago mayor race Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Matt O’Shea endorse Paul Vallas for mayor against Brandon Johnson Alderman Ray Lopez (15th) is announcing his endorsement this evening for Paul Vallas for Mayor of Chicago, joining a diverse and increasing group of elected officials and community leaders who are supporting…

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Former Secretary of State Jesse White Endorses Paul Vallas for Mayor

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Former Secretary of State Jesse White Endorses Paul Vallas for Mayor

Former Secretary of State Jesse White Endorses Paul Vallas for Mayor Venerated Public Servant Says Vallas Will be a Mayor for ALL Chicagoans  Fresh off his first place showing in the Mayoral primary, Paul Vallas is announcing the endorsement of former Illinois Secretary of State and venerated public servant Jesse White. The longest serving Secretary…

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Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals?

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Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals?

Why so much emphasis in Illinois on protecting criminals? Protecting criminals seems to be the priority of politicians in Cook County and in Illinois, and Springfield. And, why is Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau such a whining little baby. Pekau has spent his entire term in office personally attacking everyone and anyone, including me, and…

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