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Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop

Posted on December 16, 2021December 16, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop
Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop

Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar Hosts Property Tax Appeals Workshop Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar was joined by Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline Pereda and Board of Review Commissioner Tammy Wendt to help residents file property tax appeals and answer other tax related questions Cook County Commissioner Frank J. Aguilar (16th) joined Berwyn Assessor Jacqueline…

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

Posted on November 4, 2021November 9, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18
Workshop to Learn how to Appeal your Property Taxes Nov. 18

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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Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Posted on April 22, 2021July 16, 2022 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month
Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month

Journalists and elected officials celebrate Arab American Heritage Month The Arab American Democratic Club hosted a forum of journalists and elected officials and community leaders on Thursday April 22, 2021 to discuss both Ramadan and Arab American Heritage Month (April). The panel included a video message offering both Ramadan Kareem messages and a celebratory salute…

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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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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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As mail-in votes are counted, Tammy Wendt surges to apparent victory over Dan Patlak in election upset

Posted on November 13, 2020November 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on As mail-in votes are counted, Tammy Wendt surges to apparent victory over Dan Patlak in election upset
As mail-in votes are counted, Tammy Wendt surges to apparent victory over Dan Patlak in election upset

As mail-in votes are counted, Tammy Wendt surges to apparent victory over Dan Patlak in election upset As mail-in ballots continue to be counted, the Cook County contest for Board of Review inn the First District race between Dan Patlak & Tammy Wendt flipped with Wendt now soundly leading by 3,695 votes. Patlak was declared…

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Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review

Posted on November 27, 2019November 29, 2019 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review
Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review

Tammy Wendt to challenge Patlak at Cook County Board of Review Palos Heights Attorney Tammy Wendt announced this week that she is running for the Democratic nomination for the 1st District Cook County Board of Review, a seat held by controversial Republican incumbent Dan Patlak. Wendt is a former Cook County State’s Attorney who has…

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