Money Smart Week Chicago

The Cook County Assessor's Office is pleased to once again participate in MONEY SMART WEEK CHICAGO, from April 30 thru May 5. This week- long event, sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, along with financial institutions, not-for profit organizations, schools, libraries and government agencies, encourages financial literacy for residents of the Chicago area.

More than 300 free educational classes, seminars and activities will take place around the state with a focus on financial topics for people of all walks of life. For more information or to view the most up-to date calendar, visit:

moneysmartweek.org/chicago

The Cook County Assessor's Office will be participating in the following Money Smart Week events:

Tuesday, May 1

9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Harold Washington College Money Smart Week Financial Fair
Harold Washington College
30 E. Lake St.
Chicago, IL

Open to the Public
Event is sponsored by the Cook County Assessor's Office; Harold Washington College; City Treasurers Office, Stephanie D. Neely, Treasurer; Center for Economic Progress

5:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Home Ownership- Lending, Property Tax and Insurance Experts
Park National Bank
5041 W. 31st St.
Cicero, IL

Join us at this workshop to gain valuable knowledge on Exemptions and Deductions that can save you hundreds on your taxes each year.

Open to the Public

Event is sponsored by the Cook County Assessors Office; Park National Bank and Allstate Insurance

Wednesday, May 2

10:30 A.m. to 12:30 P.M.
So I'm Retired, Now What?
Zion Lutheran Church
17100 S. 69th Ave.
Tinley Park, IL

This workshop will provide resources for retired individuals, those preparing to retire, as well as those who care for them. We will discuss ways to avoid outliving your income, financing of senior care, protecting your estate, ways to lower your taxes, using Medicare/Medicaid, avoiding fraud/identity theft, minimizing real estate taxes and using reverse mortgages.

Open to the Public
Event is sponsored by the Cook County Assessor's Office; Thrivent Financial for Lutherans; Zion Lutheran Church; Jubilee Faith Community; Attorney General Lisa Madigan's Office;, Attorney James P. Greene & Associates; Thrivent Financial Bank


6:00 P.M. to 7:30 P.M.
Homeowners, Save Hundreds on your Income & Property Taxes
Cristo Rey High School
1852 W. 22nd Place
Chicago, IL

Join us at this workshop to gain valuable knowledge on Exemptions and Deductions that can save you hundreds on your taxes each year.

Open to the Public

Event is sponsored by the Cook County Assessors Office; the Internal Revenue Service and The Resurrection Project.

Thursday, May 3

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
So I'm Retired. Now What?
Northern Trust Bank
7801 S. State St.
Chicago, IL

This workshop will provide resources for retired individuals, those preparing to retire, as well as those who care for them. We will discuss ways to avoid outliving your income, financing of senior care, protecting your estate, ways to lower your taxes, using Medicare/Medicaid, avoiding fraud/identity theft, minimizing real estate taxes and using reverse mortgages.

Open to the Public
Event sponsored by Cook County Assessor,s Office,Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, Attorney General Lisa Madigan's Office, Attorney James P. Greene & Associates, Thrivent Financial Bank;
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Homeownership, Lending,Property Tax and Insurance Experts.
Park National Bank
2958 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL

Open to the Public
Event sponsored by Cook County Assessor's Office, Park National Bank, Allstate Insurance
Whether you are a first time homebuyer, buying or selling a home, looking to refinance or in need of insurance or property tax consulting, this workshop is for you. A diverse panel of bi-lingual experts will provide expertise on free mortgage pre-approvals, emerging market (ITIN) loans, community lending programs, property tax information and insurance needs. They will provide expertise on each step in the home-buying process.

Friday, May 04

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Assessing Your Property Values
Park National Bank
2958 N. Milwaukee Ave.
Open to the Public
Event sponsored by Cook County Assessor's Office, Park National Bank, Allstate Insurance

This Property Tax Workshop is designed to instruct Cook County business owners on the role of the Assessor's Office in the property tax system. Business owners will learn how the Assessor's Office determines property values and how to file assessment appeals if they think their assessed value is too high.