On May 4, 2018, the Cook County Treasurer’s Office will conduct its 2016 Annual Tax Sale. If property owners have not paid their unpaid taxes within 2.5 years, their property taxes can be purchased by private buyers.

In the 15th district, there are 22,724 properties that have past due taxes. Please review the list in the Excel spreadsheet to see if you have delinquent property or if your neighbor has delinquent property.  When reviewing the list, make sure that the Cook County Treasurer has the correct mailing address for the property listed.
 
Below are three links that will be helpful in protecting the property in the 15th district.
 
1.   How To Avoid The May 4, 2018 Tax Sale
2.   Unpaid Property Taxes In The 15th District
3.   How To Search The Excel Spreadsheet By Property Address

Note:  In order to search in the Excel spreadsheet, the spreadsheet must be downloaded.  You will not be able to search if you are viewing the spreadsheet online.
 

CHICAGO – Illinois casinos could soon offer in-person or online betting on professional, amateur or collegiate sports under a measure spearheaded by State Senator Napoleon Harris (D-Harvey).

Senate Bill 3432 can only go into effect if the federal sports wagering ban is lifted, and it would require a $10,000 licensing fee and a $5,000 license renewal fee for interactive sports wagering platforms. It also outlines consumer protections and integrity requirements for sports wagering operators, including record-keeping and annual reporting to the Gaming Board.

“Our state continues to struggle financially, and we have an opportunity to gain much-needed revenue for education, human services and infrastructure should the federal sports wagering ban be struck down,” Harris, a former NFL linebacker, said. “We know that sports fans enjoy betting, and the state should offer a secure and legal way to do so.”

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