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Author Archives: Ali ElSaffar

Posted inOne Views

A heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to River Forest’s finest

by Ali ElSaffar January 3, 2023January 3, 2023

River Forest resident Bushra ElSaffar, along with her American and Iraqi families, want to publicly thank the members of the River Forest Fire and Police departments for their heroic efforts at saving Bushra’s life after a terrible fire. On the morning of March 31, 2022, Bushra was awakened by a cracking noise. She left her […]

Posted inColumns

Tax bills bring modest increases to most homeowners

by Ali ElSaffar December 13, 2022December 13, 2022
Posted inHomes

Late tax bills result in higher mortgage payments for some

by Ali ElSaffar October 20, 2022October 24, 2022
Posted inOne Views

Reassessment shifts Oak Park’s tax burden

by Ali ElSaffar September 14, 2021September 15, 2021
Posted inLetters To The Editor

Tax bills delayed at least a month

by Ali ElSaffar June 29, 2021June 29, 2021
Posted inOne Views

2021 tax appeal period is open for Oak Park

by Ali ElSaffar May 25, 2021May 25, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Assessment errors lead to extra tax-appeal period

by Ali ElSaffar October 14, 2020February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Expiring TIFs and other questions about tax bills

by Ali ElSaffar July 29, 2020February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

About those property tax bills …

by Ali ElSaffar July 9, 2019February 10, 2021
Posted inOpinion

Why consolidation is not the answer

by Ali ElSaffar October 30, 2018February 10, 2021

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