Delinquent properties could be lost in annual tax sale

CHICAGO – Every year, hundreds of properties in Cook County are lost by homeowners to so-called "tax scavengers," who buy houses at auction when the owner fails to pay property taxes. Oftentimes, homeowners are caught off guard, having missed their property tax bill in the mail or because they failed to keep up with confusing paperwork.

“I am urging homeowners throughout my district to check the status of their property taxes so they do not end up in a situation where their home is sold due to a missed payment," said Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago).

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The Illinois State Police Merit Board is currently processing applications for Cadet Class 127, tentatively scheduled for February 4, 2018.  In order to be considered for Cadet Class 127, the Merit Board must receive your completed application and required documentation by July 15, 2017.

Education Requirement Update

Thanks to legislation sponsored by Senator Tony Munoz, effective July 1, 2017, any person who has been honorably discharged who served in a combat mission by proof of hostile fire pay or imminent danger pay during deployment on active duty, or has served 3 years of full active and continuous military duty and received an honorable discharge, meets the collegiate educational requirement of the Department of State Police.

SPRINGFIELD — More veterans could soon be eligible for appointment as an Illinois State Police officer under a plan that adds two considerations in meeting the collegiate educational requirements for the position.

Assistant Majority Leader Tony Munoz (D-Chicago) is leading legislation that makes any person who has been honorably discharged who served in a combat mission or has at least four years of full active duty deemed to have met the collegiate educational requirements.

“Our veterans are leaving the service with skills that make them prime candidates for positions with the Illinois State Police,” Munoz said. “Adding these considerations gives veterans opportunities and the state police a larger candidate pool.”

House Bill 3095 was approved in the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee today and now heads to the full Senate for consideration.