COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- With Cook County property tax payments due December 15, Treasurer Maria Pappas says payment plans are available for those unable to pay their tax bills in full by the deadline.

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"I know coming up with the money to pay property tax bills can be difficult," Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas said. "That's why I'm reminding people that the bills are due ten days before Christmas. If possible, pay before the due date so you don't get charged state-mandated late fees."

The Payment Plan Calculator is available on December 16 at cookcountytreasurer.com .

The calculator lets people set up a schedule to pay off the bill in smaller increments, choose between making payments once or twice a month and create a personali

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