Cook Co. property taxes are due this week
If you can't pay, a new tool will launch Friday that can help. There is now a payment plan calculator for property owners who owe over $100 in late taxes.
Watch CBS News
If you can't pay, a new tool will launch Friday that can help. There is now a payment plan calculator for property owners who owe over $100 in late taxes.
Homeowners in the south suburbs said the property tax increase is a huge burden for them because the cost of basic necessities are skyrocketing. CBS 2's Suzanne Le Mignot reports.
In 2023 south suburban property taxes are up just shy of 20% on average, setting a new record. In two towns, Dixmoor and Phoenix, tax bills have more than doubled.
The monthly rate of interest charged on late payments will also drop – from 1.5 percent to 0.75 percent.
Cook County property tax bills were posted online Tuesday, after months of delay. Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas joined the CBS 2 News at 9 a.m. to explain how to pay your bill, and explain why bills are months late this year.
Toni Preckwinkle was elected to a fourth term as Cook County Board President, capturing 67 percent of the vote.
The Cook County Treasurer's office has mailed out the first-installment property tax bills for Tax Year 2021.
Thousands of abandoned and vacant properties are costing Cook County taxpayers over $1 billion in lost property tax revenue.
Any remaining balances after Monday will be subject to a 1.5% monthly late fee.
"Disgusting and embarrassing" – that is how Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas describes the possibility of a Target store replacing the iconic Macy's on the Magnificent Mile.
"These two bank robbers in the back of my office, taking the cash out of bags and stuffing it in their clothes."
Some Cook County homeowners will be receiving property tax refunds they did not even apply to get, according to the Cook County Treasurer.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said the post office returned some 10,000 Chicago property tax bills to her office as undeliverable for one reason or another.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says her office is making it easier to prepay property taxes at a time when people want to do just that.
Is she a wedding planner now? We're talking about Cook County treasurer Maria Pappas.
Have you seen an envelope from the government of Cook County in the mail today, with news inside about how our tax dollars are being spent?
Treasurer Maria Pappas has outed the towns, school districts and other taxing bodies with balance sheets that will make you cringe. CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine reports.
She's the Cook County Treasurer - the woman responsible for collecting property taxes, but now the Better Government Association has found the county did not collect thousands of dollars it should have gotten from Maria Pappas and her husband years ago.
Property owners who still haven't paid their 2010 taxes are receiving one last chance to make good on their bills.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas says the State's Attorney is working to recover almost $7 million her office overpaid to the City of Country Club Hills and has yet to get back.
A new study shows how far and how fast taxes have been going up in various municipalities in Cook County.
The second installment of Cook County property taxes is tentatively due in the first week of November, Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas announced this week.
A report from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas claims taxpayers countywide are on the hook for more than $108 billion in debt accrued by various government agencies.
In its third report on questionable spending, CBS 2 and the Better Government Association shine a light on how your taxpayer dollars are being spent by Maria Pappas' administration.
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is making some big changes after the 2 Investigators and the Better Government Association raised questions about the high salaries paid to her driver, her cleaning lady and now her party planners.
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The new schedules began on Sunday, in what the CTA described as the final step in its goal of returning service to pre-pandemic levels by the end of this year.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
Because Martinez was fired without cause, his contract allows him to stay on the job for another six months, and receive 20 weeks of severance pay.
Martinez was at Luther Burbank Elementary, 2035 N. Mobile Ave., as the Special Olympics recognized the school for excellence in inclusive sports programming.
Henyard had named three people to serve as police chief, village administrator, and village attorney without approval from the village board.
Many, including alderpersons and the members of the incoming elected school board, are denouncing the planned agenda.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
The oysters were sold as Fanny Bay, Buckley Bay, and Royal Miyagi.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Baristas at the store at 5964 N. Ridge Ave. in Edgewater have been on strike since Friday calling for higher wages and better staffing.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Owner Eddie Lakin made the announcement Wednesday. He said the last day for the restaurant at 1571 Sherman Ave. would be this coming Saturday, Dec. 21.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller has your 5:30 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024.
Carolers sang while people gathered for family fun, food, photo ops, and more.
Ald. Matt O’Shea hosted annual Breakfast with Santa event for the Mount Greenwood Special Recreation Program.
Mr. Trump claims the United States is being ripped off.
Mangione was extradited Thursday from Pennsylvania.
No citations were issued in the crash. The police Major Accident Investigation Unit is investigating.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Several City Council members have called the school board's vote to fire Martinez without cause reckless and irresponsible.
The truck fell off an overpass on the interstate, fell onto the train tracks below, and rolled over.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
Now-retired Joliet police Sgt. Javier Esqueda was charged in connection with leaking squad car video of a man who died in Joliet police custody.
Caleb Williams threw for 334 yards and two touchdowns following a string of shaky performances for the Bears.
Nikola Vucevic scored 19 points and 10 assists to lead the Bulls, whose season-high three-game winning streak ended.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
Tyler Bertuzzi had two goals and an assist, and Connor Bedard added a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
In each incident, the burglars crashed a dark sedan into businesses and destroyed the front window or glass door.
With the holidays fast approaching, many Lincoln Parkers want others to be aware and stay safe as they get ready to travel.
It happened around 4 a.m. at Eddie's Market in the 11000 block of South Halsted Street.
Richard Allen was sentenced to 65 years for each death, totaling 130 years in prison.
Sidi Mohamed Abdallahi, 22, had been facing hate crime and terrorism charges in an attack on a Jewish man in late October. He has since died by suicide in custody
