State Rep. Aaron Ortiz, D-Chicago, is working with state Rep. Celina Villanueva, Cook County Commissioner Alma Anaya, and Ald. Mike Rodriguez to help local residents reduce their property tax bills by hosting two property tax appeal workshops this month. Ortiz will host appeal seminars on the following dates and at the following locations:                                                                                                                                       
• Thursday, Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. at the Talman Elementary Gymnasium, located at 5450 S. Talman Ave in Chicago. This workshop will serve the residents of Back of the Yards, Brighton Park, Chicago Lawn, Gage Park and West Lawn.

• Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at the Salvation Army Midway Community Center, located at 5036 W. 47th St. in Chicago. This workshop will serve the residents of Archer Heights, Clearing, Garfield Ridge, LeClaire-Hearst, Sleepy Hollow Vittum Park and West Elsdon.

These events are free and open to the public. Experts will be on hand to help local residents understand the process of appealing the assessed value of their homes. Homeowners are encouraged to bring their most recent assessments and a valid state ID or driver’s license to receive help. For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Ortiz’s office at 773-236-0117.