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Overpay on Property Taxes? County Official Outlines Appeal Process
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Cook County Commissioner Dan Patlak will explain how property taxes are determined during this hour seminar, which will outline how to file a successful tax appeal. The free presentation is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at City Hall. Residents should bring a copy of their most recent tax bill. Find out more details.
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3
Toddler Play Group Registration: Parents can enroll their child in the Come Play With Me Early Learning program, which organizes classes and play groups for kids, ranging in age from newborns to 3-year-olds. Find out more details.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4
Story Time at Panera: Bring your child to Panera Bread, 15845 Harlem Ave., for stories, songs and cookies and milk, thanks to the Acorn Public Library. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. Find out more details.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Club: This group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's Bar and Grill to discuss topics ranging from history, journalism, psychology and other areas. This month's book is 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. Find out more details.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
Check out Oak Forest Patch's Events Calendar to find out what else is going on and to add your own activities to the mix.
County Commissioner Talks About Property Tax Appeals
Cook County Commissioner Dan Patlak will explain how property taxes are determined during this hour seminar, which will outline how to file a successful tax appeal. The free presentation is at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, at City Hall. Residents should bring a copy of their most recent tax bill. Find out more details.
What to Watch for This Week
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3
Toddler Play Group Registration: Parents can enroll their child in the Come Play With Me Early Learning program, which organizes classes and play groups for kids, ranging in age from newborns to 3-year-olds. Find out more details.
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 4
Story Time at Panera: Bring your child to Panera Bread, 15845 Harlem Ave., for stories, songs and cookies and milk, thanks to the Acorn Public Library. The event begins at 10:30 a.m. Find out more details.
THURSDAY, SEPT. 5
Barcodes Nonfiction Book Club: This group meets at 7:30 p.m. at Oliver's Bar and Grill to discuss topics ranging from history, journalism, psychology and other areas. This month's book is 1491: New Revelations of the Americas Before Columbus by Charles C. Mann. Find out more details.
FRIDAY, SEPT. 6
- Young Adult Book Discussion: This group will be talking about The Runaway King at 3:30 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library. Find out more details.
- Jerry and Kara Eadie: The duo will perform at 7:30 p.m. at The Carraig Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Find out more details.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 7
- Oh, Just Bury Me in the Backyard! Speaker Loretta Downs uses humor and anecdotes to discuss handling death and dying in your family. The presentation is at 2 p.m. at the Acorn Public Library. Find out more details.
- Richie Z.: The musician will perform at 8 p.m. at The Carriag Pub at Chicago Gaelic Park. Find out more details.
- Andrea McNeal & Hip City Band: The R&B group will perform at 9 p.m. at The Linger Martini Bar, 4142 W. 167th St. Find out more details.
Check out Oak Forest Patch's Events Calendar to find out what else is going on and to add your own activities to the mix.
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