First Cook County Tax Sale in Over Two Years To Take Place On November 5

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas will conduct the first sale in more than two years of delinquent property taxes. About 36,000 properties are part of this first tax sale, totaling […]

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Black & Latino Property Owners Bearing the Brunt of 2020 Property Tax Increases

The Cook County Treasurer’s Office conducted an analysis of 2020 property taxes, which shows that Black and Latino property owners are bearing the brunt of  2020’s property tax increases. The […]

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Second Installments of Property Taxes On The Way

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and her office have sent out the second property tax bill installment, which is due October 1. Late payments will be charged 1.5% per month. […]

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Call for Action: Tell Your Alderperson Fairness is Needed in the RLTO

For years, the Residential Landlord Tenant Ordinance (RLTO) has put landlords and housing providers at a disadvantage. Alderman Brian Hopkins is sponsoring O2021-1911, which amends the current, outdated RLTO adopted in […]

Coffee With Your GADs July 2021 Recap

Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]

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Summer 2021 Government Affairs Update

ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS ORDINANCE NOW LIVE The Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Ordinance went live on May 1. The ADU implementation initially has five pilot zones, but this number is expected […]

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New Modifications Made to Illinois’s Eviction Moratorium

On Friday, new modifications were made to the eviction moratorium. One change now allows state and local law enforcement to carry out evictions that were sought before March 30, 2020. […]

Coffee With Your GADs June 2021 Recap

Each month, the Chicago Association of REALTORS® hosts Coffee With Your GADs to keep you updated on what is happening in the government that affects your business. Watch the playback from our […]

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Governor Pritzker Extends Eviction Moratorium Until June 26

On May 28, Governor Pritzker issued an executive order to extend the eviction moratorium again until June 26. Currently, there are multiple opportunities for renters and landlords to receive rental […]

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Illinois Eviction Moratorium to End In August, Aid Coming for Renters & Landlords

On Monday, May 17, Governor Pritzker announced that the eviction moratorium will end in August, and $1.5 billion in aid will be available to help renters affected by COVID-19. The […]

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In Conversation with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Marcia Fudge

On Thursday, April 29, we hosted our last Fair Housing event of the month, featuring a fireside chat with U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Marcia Fudge. She […]

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Vote, Act, Invest: Your Voice Matters | Advocacy Month

May is Advocacy Month! We advocate for private property rights, pro-business and pro-growth legislation and more. Your voice and your participation strengthen our efforts. We have compiled all of the resources and tips to […]