As the March 1 due date approaches for Cook County property owners to pay their First Installment 2023 tax bills, I encourage people to pay online. It’s more convenient — and much safer.
People who still pay their bills by mailing a check are at risk of falling prey to check-washing fraud. That’s when thieves intercept checks from the mail and alter them to steal money from bank accounts.
Paying your taxes online at cookcountytreasurer.com
