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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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    Mar 5, 2013 |Story| Chicago Tribune

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

    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.
    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: George A. Cardenas, Coca-Cola Co., Cook County Government, Family, Lobbying

    2. Nov 30, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  2. 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: Elections, eBay Inc., Banking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Chicago Elections

    3. Oct 19, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  3. 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: Elections, Fines, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Cook County Government, Chicago City Hall

    4. Jun 24, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  4. 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: Cook County Board of Commissioners, Cook County Government, Realty, Homes, Taxation

    5. Sep 21, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  5. 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......
    6. Sep 27, 2012 | Chicago Tribune

  6. 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......
    7. Oct 18, 2012 |Column| Chicago Tribune

  7. 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: Pat Brady, Elections, Jack D Franks, Parties and Movements, Illinois Elections

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

  8. 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: Elections, WGN, Cook County Board of Commissioners, Cook County Government, Values

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

  9. 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: Elections, WGN, Human Interest, Cook County Government, Real Estate

    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: Chicago Teachers Union, Elections, Career and Workplace, Teachers, Lifestyle and Leisure

    11. Jun 1, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  11. Cook County property tax bills to come out on time

    Owners of homes and businesses in Cook County can expect a mid-summer surprise: the second installment of property tax bills are expected to hit mail boxes in early July for the first time in decades.
    Tribune reporter
    Owners of homes and businesses in Cook County can expect a mid-summer surprise: the second installment of property tax bills are expected to hit mail boxes in early July for the first time in decades. If the bills get to the post office by July 1, it...

    Tags: David Orr , Property Tax, Cook County Government, Democratic Party, White House

    12. Jun 5, 2012 |Story| Chicago Tribune

  12. Madigan consolidates power by holding sway in legislative races

    Just weeks before the March Democratic primary, a campaign operative for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walked into the headquarters of a candidate for state representative to deliver a message.
    Just weeks before the March Democratic primary, a campaign operative for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walked into the headquarters of a candidate for state representative to deliver a message. "You aren't going to like me," Shaw Decremer...

    Tags: Common, Elections, Public Employees, Parties and Movements, Cook County Government

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