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In 1889, she applied for a job as Assistant Treasurer with the Charity Organization Society (COS). This organization was in several cities, and was the first organization to develop a structured social work profession which provided services to the poor, disabled, and needy. Her involvement in this organization led to her contributions in ...
The treasurer must file regular reports with the president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners providing summary of the financial status of their office. [1] The treasurer also, per state law, oversees the process of refunding overpayment of taxes. [1] As of 2022, the salary paid to the elected Cook County Treasurer is $115,500. [3]
The Charity Organisation Societies were founded in England in 1869 following the 'Goschen Minute' [1] that sought to severely restrict outdoor relief distributed by the Poor Law Guardians along the lines of the Elberfeld system. In the early 1870s, a handful of local societies were formed with the intention of restricting the distribution of ...
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In Cook County, which includes Chicago and its suburbs, property taxes are due twice a year. Taxes not paid by the first due date in March are considered "delinquent," and interest begins to accrue.
For convenience, all non-profit organizations based in Chicago, Illinois, are included in this category. This includes all articles about legal non-profit organizations (NPO) that have either incorporated or have their headquarters in Chicago.
The Cook County Tax Assessor’s Office has reportedly miscalculated land values for over 4,400 homes. Chicago homeowner stunned after getting a notice that his property taxes skyrocketed from ...
Generally speaking, the mayor and city departments comprise the executive branch of the city government, and the city council comprises the legislative branch. [3] However, the mayor does have some formal legislative functions such as being the presiding officer of the council and being able to break tie votes, and informally has dominated legislative activity since the late 19th century.