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Tag: Cook County Treasurer

Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month

Posted on April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month
Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month

Pappas honors Arab American business and community leaders for Heritage Month Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas hosted her annual celebration for Arab American Heritage Month, one of several dozen events her office sponsors to recognize the many contributions Cook County’s various ethnic and religious groups have made to society. By Ray Hanania Cook County Treasurer…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders

Posted on April 27, 2025April 27, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas recognizes Arab American Heritage Month by honoring business and community leaders WHO:               Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer WHAT:            Treasurer Pappas will celebrate Arab American Heritage Month by recognizing more than 30 business, civic, political and religious leaders from the Chicagoland community with Certificates of Excellence.                 WHEN:             2…

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Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure

Posted on November 7, 2024November 8, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure
Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure

Arab American leaders to be saluted by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas who will unveil Arabic language video, brochure WHO: Maria Pappas, Cook County Treasurer and Nada Draz, Consul General of Egypt in Chicago WHAT: Celebration of Arab American contributions at which Pappas will present certificates of recognition to community leaders, activists, and entrepreneurs and…

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Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments

Posted on May 18, 2023May 18, 2023 By rayhanania No Comments on Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases video in Arabic to help recover property tax overpayments Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas releases a series of videos in various languages to help communities understand the process of applying to recover potential property tax overpayments. This video is in the Arabic language Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is…

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No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

Posted on October 27, 2022November 6, 2022 By rayhanania 1 Comment on No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas
No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas

No one deserves Arab and Muslim American voter support more than Maria Pappas No one has done more for the Arab and Muslim American community, and all ethnic, religious and racial groups in Cook County than County Treasurer Maria Pappas. Unlike other candidates, she is in the community every year and all year round, and…

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Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber

Posted on December 11, 2021December 12, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber
Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber

Three officials who defended community honored by American Arab Chamber More than 200 Arab and Muslim community leaders attended the annual American Arab Chamber of Commerce “Action” Awards dinner. Action Awards were presented to three public officials who went out of their way to defend the rights of Arab and Muslim Americans in Chicago and Cook…

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American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

Posted on November 13, 2021November 21, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9
American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9

American Arab Chamber to host first business dinner for retail owners Dec. 9 The American Arab Chamber of Commerce, the only active organization representing Chicagoland Arab and Muslim business owners, will host the first business dinner for members on Thursday December 9 at Aladdins’ Banquets, 8821 W. 87th Street in Hickory Hills, Illinois. The Chamber…

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More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program

Posted on November 6, 2021November 21, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program
More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program

More than $750,000 refunded to Arab property owners in County Treasurer Maria Pappas and Arab Chamber program Hundreds of Arab and Muslims property owners participated in a Tax Refund Workshop organized by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce Friday Nov. 5, 2021 at the Mosque Foundation in Bridgeview, Illinois. More…

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Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church

Posted on October 31, 2021November 21, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church
Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church

Pappas, Arab Chamber tax refund program saves $89,000 at St. George Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has identified more than $100 million in property tax overpayments that can be refunded to property owners. Working with community organizations like the American Arab Chamber of Commerce and its president Hassan Nijem, the county has identified nearly…

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Pappas to host Tax Refund workshop at St. George Church

Posted on October 30, 2021November 6, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Pappas to host Tax Refund workshop at St. George Church
Pappas to host Tax Refund workshop at St. George Church

Pappas to host Tax Refund workshop at St. George Church Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce will host another property tax refund workshop on Sunday Oct. 31, 2021 at Saint George Antiochian Orthodox Church. Pappas working with the Chamber board and president Hassan Nijem have help secure refunds of…

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Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans

Posted on October 22, 2021November 21, 2021 By rayhanania 1 Comment on Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans
Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans

Pappas, Arab Chamber get $60,000 more in tax refunds for Arab Americans Nearly $360,000 in property tax overpayments have been identified as qualifying for refunds under a workshop program launched by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas in the Arab American community coordinated with the American Arab Chamber of Commerce. The American Arab Chamber of Commerce…

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More than $200,000 in overpaid taxes refunded to Arab Americans under Treasurer’s program

Posted on September 28, 2021September 28, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on More than $200,000 in overpaid taxes refunded to Arab Americans under Treasurer’s program
More than $200,000 in overpaid taxes refunded to Arab Americans under Treasurer’s program

More than $200,000 in overpaid taxes refunded to Arab Americans under Treasurer’s program More than $200,000 in overpaid property tax refunds have been credited to Arab and Muslims Americans in a program initiated by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas and the American Arab Chamber of Commerce President Hassan Nijem. The campaign launched two weeks ago,…

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Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes

Posted on September 17, 2021September 17, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes
Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes

Pappas and Arab Chamber help Arabs save $39,000 in property taxes The American Arab Chamber of Commerce partnering with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas organized a review of properties owned by Arabs and Muslims at the Islamic Community Center of Illinois this week and identified more than $39,000 in tax overpayments that can be refunded. Arab Chamber…

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Arab American Chamber of Commerce hosts online forum on support for Arab businesses

Posted on May 27, 2021September 1, 2021 By rayhanania No Comments on Arab American Chamber of Commerce hosts online forum on support for Arab businesses
Arab American Chamber of Commerce hosts online forum on support for Arab businesses

Arab American Chamber of Commerce hosts online forum on support for Arab businesses #AmericanArabChamberofCommerce forum May 27, 2021 with Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas program to help Arab businesses; 23rd Ald Silvana Tabares, AACC Pres Hassan Nijem, House of #Hookah owner #RayidKhalil on saving 300 Arab American jobs. Click here to watch the video. The…

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Pappas names Hassan Nijem as Deputy Treasurer for Arab Community

Posted on May 15, 2021May 15, 2021 By News Editor News Editor No Comments on Pappas names Hassan Nijem as Deputy Treasurer for Arab Community
Pappas names Hassan Nijem as Deputy Treasurer for Arab Community

Pappas names Hassan Nijem as Deputy Treasurer for Arab Community Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas presents her new informational brochure in Arabic with community leaders on Sunday morning May 16 at Nikos Banquets Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas named Palestinian American Businessman and community leader Hassan Nijem as an Honorary Deputy Treasurer to work as a…

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