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Joseph Berrios

Joseph Berrios is the Cook County Assessor. He was elected on Nov. 2, 2010.  Show more »
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    Apr 24, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  1. Gov. signs property tax break helping seniors

    Senior citizens will get a bigger break on their property taxes under a measure Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Tuesday, with homeowners in Cook County among the first to see savings.
    Senior citizens will get a bigger break on their property taxes under a measure Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Tuesday, with homeowners in Cook County among the first to see savings. The law increased the senior homestead exemption from $4,000 to $5,...

    Tags: Government, Illinois Governor, Executive Branch, Laws, Justice System

    2. Apr 23, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  2. New law gives senior citizens bigger tax break

    Senior citizens will get a bigger break on their property tax bills under a measure Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Tuesday, with homeowners in Cook County among the first to see savings.
    Tribune reporter
    Senior citizens will get a bigger break on their property tax bills under a measure Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law Tuesday, with homeowners in Cook County among the first to see savings. The law increased the senior homestead exemption from $4,000 to...

    Tags: Illinois Governor, Gun Control, Justice System, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy

    3. Mar 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  3. Chicago energy drink ban: Much buzz, no action

    Clout Street
    The perceived dangers to children posed by often-sugary, much-caffeinated energy drinks resulted in much talk but no action Tuesday during a City Council committee hearing. Ald. Edward Burke, 14th, has proposed banning drinks with at least 180 milligrams...

    Tags: Chicago Mayor, Lobbying, Edward M. Burke, Local Government, Michael Madigan

    4. Nov 30, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  4. Rep. Highlife, a 'Lotto' disappointment and tat boy wonder

    Another Chicago politician has been indicted, this one for bank fraud after he allegedly burned through hundreds of thousands of dollars that weren't his on casino gambling, car loans and other high-rolling pursuits. Illinois state Rep. LaShawn Ford,...

    Tags: eBay Inc., Fox News Channel (tv network), Religion and Belief, Punishment, Elections

    5. Oct 19, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  5. A tax on politicians? It's an offer they can't refuse

    American politicians are always on the lookout for "new sources of revenue," which sounds a lot nicer than "sinking their fangs into our necks." But however you describe it, they just can't stop sucking our blood with their unending tax increases on the national, state and local levels.
    American politicians are always on the lookout for "new sources of revenue," which sounds a lot nicer than "sinking their fangs into our necks." But however you describe it, they just can't stop sucking our blood with their unending tax increases on the...

    Tags: Punishment, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Justice System, Elections, Chicago City Hall

    6. Oct 18, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  6. For Madigan Democrats, there is such a thing as a free lunch

    Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report.
    Finally, in the sea of envy that is Illinois politics — with all those nasty, mean and negative campaign ads — we have some heartwarming news to report. Illinois Republican Party Chairman Pat Brady wants to help Democratic candidates for...

    Tags: Illinois Elections, Lisa Madigan, Elections, Lifestyle and Leisure, Michael Madigan

    7. Oct 11, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  7. Cook County ethics chairman resigns

    The news came as a surprise. 
    WGN News
    The news came as a surprise.  After 19 years on the Cook County Board of Ethics, the Chairman John Pikarski resigned just one day after WGN-TV, Chicago Magazine, and the Better Government Association raised questions about his own ethics. For nearly...

    Tags: WGN, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Elections, Chicago, Better Government Association

    8. Oct 11, 2012 |Story| WGNTV-LTV

  8. County assessor attempts to bend campaign cash rule

    Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios is under fire for accepting campaign contributions that are clearly above the county's legal limit.
    WGN News
    Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios is under fire for accepting campaign contributions that are clearly above the county's legal limit. An expensive campaign led to his victory in November and now Berrios is raising money again. He's collecting monitory...

    Tags: WGN, Human Interest, Real Estate, Elections, Cook County Government

    9. Sep 27, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  9. Preckwinkle 'making a serious mistake' in not backing Tyson

    Change of Subject
    Rich Miller: (Cook County Board President Toni) Preckwinkle is making a serious mistake here. (Former Todd Stroger chief of staff Lance) Tyson tried to do right in that office. He took the job thinking he could help. Some folks, myself......
    10. Sep 23, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  10. It's the teachers in a squeaker

    Which side won in the Chicago Teachers Union strike?
    Which side won in the Chicago Teachers Union strike? I've heard and been asked the question many times since the union suspended its seven-day walkout and its members returned to the classroom Wednesday. The easy, vague answer is that both sides won. The...

    Tags: Illinois Elections, Washington, DC, Teachers, Kansas City Royals, Elections

    11. Sep 21, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  11. Run, Jesse Jr., run!

    Change of Subject
    From Sunday's print column It will be an affront to democracy, a vile insult to the voters in Illinois’ 2nd U.S. congressional district if ailing U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. drops his bid for re-election and retires from politics before......
    12. Jun 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Property taxes appeals surge

    Dismayed that property taxes on her Rogers Park home kept going up despite a sinking real estate market, Aparna Sen-Yeldandi asked a friend to review her tax bill. She was stunned to learn that although she had lived in the residence for nearly 20 years she wasn't getting a homeowner's exemption, a reduction due every owner occupying a residence for at least a year.
    Special to the Tribune
    Dismayed that property taxes on her Rogers Park home kept going up despite a sinking real estate market, Aparna Sen-Yeldandi asked a friend to review her tax bill. She was stunned to learn that although she had lived in the residence for nearly 20 years...

    Tags: Rogers Park, Services and Shopping, Homes, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Lawyers

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