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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners

Posted on January 19, 2023January 19, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas refunding more than $47 million to homeowners More than 53,000 property owners who overpaid their First Installment taxes last year will automatically get back more than $47 million in refunds starting this week. “If you have a refund coming, we’ll find you and return your money,” Pappas said. “By putting…

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First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3

Posted on January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3
First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3

First Installment Cook County property taxes due date pushed to April 3 Cook County property owners will have an extra month to pay their First Installment property taxes this year, and their bills are already available online. Governor J.B. Pritzker signed HB 5189 into law last month making Monday, April 3, 2023, the new due…

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Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30

Posted on December 28, 2022December 28, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30
Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30

Pappas: Cook County property taxes due by December 30 Property owners must pay the Second Installment of their Cook County property taxes by Friday, December 30, 2022, to avoid late charges imposed by state law. “The most efficient way to pay is online,” said Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas. “You can download your bill online…

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Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper

Posted on March 17, 2022March 17, 2022 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper
Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper

Maria Pappas honored by Chicago’s oldest Polish Daily newspaper Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas to receive the Polish Daily News “Dziennik Zwiazkowy” 2021 Person of the Year award on March 23, 2022 On March 23, 2022, Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer, in recognition of her long-standing service to the residents of Cook County and the…

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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: See Your New Property Tax Bill at cookcountytreasurer.com

Posted on June 17, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas: See Your New Property Tax Bill at cookcountytreasurer.com
Pappas: See Your New Property Tax Bill at cookcountytreasurer.com

Pappas: See Your New Property Tax Bill at CookCountyTreasurer.com Second Installment Cook County property tax bills have been posted to cookcountytreasurer.com, where property owners can see how much they owe two weeks before the bills are received in the mail in early July, Treasurer Maria Pappas said today. The Second Installment is due August 3,…

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New treasurer appointed to Lyons School District

Posted on June 19, 2018June 19, 2018 By Ray Hanania No Comments on New treasurer appointed to Lyons School District
New treasurer appointed to Lyons School District

Lyons Township Trustees of Schools Appoints New Treasurer On June 11, 2018, the Lyons Township School of Trustees appointed Kenneth T. Getty for the Lyons Township School Treasurer position beginning July 1, 2018. The Lyons Township Trustees of Schools have been recruiting and interviewing for the position since Dr. Susan Birkenmaier announced her resignation, effective…

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