Tag: Cook County Treasurer

Treasurer Maria Pappas postpones collections to help coronavirus victims

May 18, 2020July 5, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Treasurer Maria Pappas postpones collections to help coronavirus victims Video Interview Below: Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has launched an initiative to help taxpayer san property owners who have been economically impacted negatively by the Coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. The Treasurer’s office will extend the period by two months in which property owners can pay their…

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Pappas joins officials urging more time for payment of delinquent property taxes

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas joins officials urging more time for payment of delinquent property taxes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and other Chicago-area elected officials urged the State of Illinois to give people more time to pay delinquent Cook County property taxes. More than 58,000 property owners must pay $188 million before May 8 Tax Sale, Pappas said….

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Doublecheck your property tax bill online before mailing

June 19, 2019June 19, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Doublecheck your property tax bill online before mailing Pappas: Go to cookcountytreasurer.com to Read Your Tax Bills Now, More Than a Week Before Mailing Cook County property tax bills due August 1, 2019, have been posted to cookcountytreasurer.com, where homeowners can see how much they owe more than a week before the bills are to…

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Pappas: Last chance for homeowners to pay delinquent taxes

May 1, 2019May 1, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas: Last chance for homeowners to pay delinquent taxes Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas reminded property owners who have delinquent or outstanding property taxes due to avoid having their properties sold. Pappas said there are 45,000 property owners who are at risk and need to take immediate action. The total outstanding is $145 million The clock…

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Pappas refunds taxes to 30,000 Cook County homeowners

December 31, 2018January 6, 2019 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas refunds taxes to 30,000 Cook County homeowners Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas helped taxpayers cut through the county’s bureaucracy and ordered refunds of more than $8.3 million to 30,000 homeowners who qualified for refunds but failed to apply. Pappas said the refunds were made without the taxpayers having to file refund request forms The…

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Pappas displays Christmas trees from around the world

November 26, 2018November 26, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas displays Christmas trees from around the world Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office is decorated with more than 90 Christmas trees and holiday displays for 15th year. “Christmas Trees from Around the World” highlights different traditions for the holiday season representing every ethnic and national group More than 90 Christmas trees and religious displays that…

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31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

31,000 Cook County seniors could qualify for lower property taxes County Treasurer Maria Pappas: 31,000 senior citizens could apply for money-saving Cook County property tax exemptions As many as 31,000 senior citizens could save hundreds of dollars immediately on their property tax bills due August 1 by applying for exemptions they previously received, Cook County…

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Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website

March 22, 2018March 22, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Pappas: $94 million in property tax refunds available on new website Cook County property owners can recover $94.1 million in tax overpayments by going to cookcountytreasurer.com, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. The money is unclaimed even though since 2009 nearly $544 million in overpayments has been refunded or prevented by the Treasurer’s Office. Because refund…

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