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Commissioner Larry R. Rogers, Jr. Announces Township Openings
By anthony.anderson at April 18, 2011 | 4:53 pm | 0 Comment
Commissioner Larry R. Rogers, Jr. of the Cook County Board of Review is announcing that Lake, North Chicago, South Chicago, West Chicago, Lemont and Worth Townships will be open for property tax appeal filing from Monday, April 18, 2011 until Tuesday, May 17, 2011. He would also like to remind taxpayers of the following deadlines for filing complaints: Friday, April more...
Cook County requires employees to log political contacts
By Sebastian James at April 18, 2011 | 2:14 pm | 0 Comment
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle announced that the County and Forest Preserve District will require employees to log contacts from elected officials regarding certain employment actions. President Preckwinkle was joined by Inspector General Patrick Blanchard, Cook County Shakman Compliance Administrator Mary Robinson, and Cook County Forest Preserve more...
Commissioner Cabonargi Announces Property Tax Seminars in Jefferson Township
By Sebastian James at April 14, 2011 | 3:18 pm | 1 Comments
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael M. Cabonargi will hold several property tax seminars in Jefferson Township on the Northwest side of Chicago. The tax seminars are opportunities for homeowners to seek relief in their property taxes due to over-valuations to their homes. The Board of Review accepts appeals from Jefferson Township until April 22. “I more...
Sheriff’s Cadet class first to include benefits for veterans
By Sebastian James at April 14, 2011 | 3:07 pm | 0 Comment
Graduation ceremonies are set for today for the first class of Cook County correctional officer cadets who qualify for financial benefits through the G.I. Bill, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. Last month, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs recognized the Sheriff of Cook County Training Academy as an approved site for benefits, meaning military veterans more...
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Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart to recognize dozens of deputies and officers
By Sebastian James at April 13, 2011 | 10:05 am | 0 Comment
Deputies who ran into burning buildings, an officer who chased a shooter while off-duty and another whose productivity leads the entire department – even as he enters his 33rd year of work - are among those set to be honored at this year’s Cook County Sheriff’s Employee Awards and Recognition Ceremony, Sheriff Thomas J. Dart announced today. The event, hosted by more...
Vote for the winner of the Cook County Frontline Award
By Sebastian James at April 13, 2011 | 9:20 am | 7 Comments
Earlier this year, President Preckwinkle announced the creation of the first annual Frontline Award. The award provides Cook County employees – workers who best understand the services they provide – with a process to submit ideas that improve service or create efficiencies directly to the Board President. Employees were asked to incorporate ideas that met at least more...
Commissioner Patlak to Host Property Tax Appeal Seminars throughout Suburban Cook County
By elly.drake at April 11, 2011 | 11:05 am | 0 Comment
The office of Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak will conduct various property tax appeal seminars throughout Suburban Cook County. “Property taxes are high enough already without having to pay extra because of an inaccurate assessment,” said Patlak. “Our office is here to assist property owners who are over assessed. Our seminars are designed to more...
Preckwinkle appoints new Director of Environmental Control
By Sebastian James at April 11, 2011 | 10:13 am | 1 Comments
Cook County Board President on Monday introduced the County’s new Director of the Department of Environmental Control and as Chief Sustainability Officer, Deborah Stone The Department is the County’s “eyes, ears and nose” for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agencies (IEPA) for air pollution more...
Board of Review Commissioner Cabonargi to hold property tax workshop at Oriole Park
By Phil Utterback at April 8, 2011 | 1:00 pm | 0 Comment
On Saturday, April 9th at 1:00 PM at Oriole Park located at 5430 N. Olcott Avenue, Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Michael M. Cabonargi will hold a seminar with Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri (9th District), State Representative Michael McAuliffe (20th District), and Alderman Brian Doherty (41st Ward), on how homeowners can appeal their property more...
Cook County Chief Judge Evans appoints Judge Raymond L. Jagielski to Fifth Municipal District
By Sebastian James at April 7, 2011 | 10:31 am | 0 Comment
Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans today announced the appointment of Circuit Judge Raymond L. Jagielski as Presiding Judge of the court’s southwest suburban Fifth Municipal District. The appointment is effective April 15, 2011. Judge Jagielski will replace current Fifth Municipal District Presiding Judge David P. Sterba, whose more...
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