Property Tax Information Session

Property Tax Information Session Are you confused about how your property taxes are calculated? How and when to contest the assessment? Do you own a Residential or Commercial property or are you thinking of buying a property soon, and want to know more about how property taxes may change in the future? Join us for an informational meeting that can help you understand the system. Guest Speakers: Patrick Hynes Lyons Township Assessor Assessor Hynes was elected township assessor in 2021 following a lengthy career with the Cook County Assessor's Office. He has extensive experience in the administration of the property tax in Cook County. Prior to his assessment career, Mr. Hynes researched commercial property data for Real Estate Analysis Corporation; a private appraisal firm. Mr. Hynes is a certified Illinois assessing officer and member of the International Association of Assessing Officers with a B.S. in Real Estate from DePaul University. Patrick also serves as a POC firefighter/ EMT in his hometown with the Western Springs Fire Department. Nora Devine Property Tax Attorney Nora Devine is a seasoned Illinois property tax attorney with over 20 years of experience representing residential and commercial property owners across all jurisdictions in the state. As the owner and principal attorney of The Devine Law Group, LLC, she specializes in reducing real estate tax liabilities for a diverse range of property types, including luxury residential, big-box retail, skilled care facilities, and low-income housing. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 2005 after earning her J.D. from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, Devine also holds the Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO) designation and is a licensed real estate broker in Illinois. She is a respected educator, serving as an instructor and course developer for the Illinois Property Assessment Institute since 2011.