Cook County tax sale postponed; Riverside assessor says tax‑bill and appeals timing will shift

A representative of the Riverside Township Assessor’s Office told the Township Board on June 10 that Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ petition prompted the Illinois General Assembly to postpone the county tax sale and that the schedule for tax bills and assessor appeals will shift.

“The tax sale has been officially postponed. She did petition the Illinois assembly, and they did honor her request to postpone the tax sale,” the assessor’s office representative said, describing the action as a pause meant to provide relief after sharp increases on some installment tax bills.

The assessor’s office representative said the postponement is expected to last at least nine months and that the installment bills for 2024 will likely be due around Oct. 1, 2025, rather than on their original timetable. The representative cautioned these dates are not firm and described legislative proposals under consideration, including proposals for circuit‑breaker rebates or other relief.

The assessor’s office also said the 2025 assessor appeals results for Riverside Township would be posted on Wednesday, June 12, and that the Board of Review appeals are targeted for August. The assessor’s office representative said residents were receiving results letters and that more information will appear on the assessor’s website and in the local paper.

Trustees asked about the impact on township receipts. The assessor’s office representative said Riverside Township historically has a high tax payment rate — “over 97%” — and that while delayed receipts could affect cash flow, the township is currently in good shape and not likely to face immediate cash shortages.

Board members did not take a formal vote on the matter; the discussion served as an informational update and prompted no immediate board action.