Every year, many Cook County homeowners are bombarded with letters, emails and phone calls from vendors offering to help secure property tax refunds — for a fee. But here’s the truth: You don’t need to pay anyone to get money that’s already yours.

Maria Pappas
My office has $122 million in potential refunds available from overpayments going back 20 years. In addition, more than $33 million in refunds may be available to…


