As part of the response, EMRS requested assistance from the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network, or IPWMAN, a volunteer organization that coordinates public works assistance during emergencies. #stormdamage #cookcounty
Appeals can be submitted online through the Board of Review’s website at www.cookcountyboardofreview.com. Property owners may also file through an attorney or an authorized tax representative. #appeals #taxappeal
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Larry Rogers Jr. and representatives from the Board of Review are expected to explain how the appeal process works and answer questions from residents. #propertytaxes
The endorsements add to a coalition that includes the SEIU Illinois State Council, several Chicago alderpersons, members of the Chicago Board of Education, state lawmakers, a Cook County commissioner, clergy and former Chicago Public Schools officials. #endorsement #cps
Gorman said the reports and footage raise questions that she believes Cook County voters should consider when evaluating the candidates. #cookcounty #footage
The Cook County Board of Review provides an independent review of property assessments and serves as the second level of appeal in the county’s property tax assessment process. The appeal process is free, and property owners in all 38 Cook County townships will have an opportunity to file during the 2026 appeal season. #cookcounty #tax #appeals
“I know firsthand how frightening and disruptive severe weather can be when homes are damaged, power is lost, and families are left wondering how they will begin to recover,” Gordon said. #cookcounty #storms #monicagordon
The award honors the Clerk's Office for developing the "Defenders of DA'mocracy" program in partnership with the Chicago Bears. The initiative introduced Early Voting sites at suburban high schools while allowing eligible students to serve as Election Judges during the March 2026 Illinois gubernatorial primary election. #cookcounty #award #election
According to the Federal Trade Commission, military consumers reported losing more than $584 million to fraud in 2024. Common scams targeting military families include impostor schemes, fraudulent investment opportunities, fake charities, bogus Veterans Affairs benefit offers and property fraud. #cookcounty #veterans #fraud