How Chase slips a solicitation into your Cook County property tax bill

Crain's Chicago Business reports:

If you're a Cook County homeowner, you probably don't look forward to seeing your property tax bill in the mailbox twice a year.

Chase spokeswoman Christine Holevas wouldn't comment on how much new business the bank has won over the years through its arrangement with Cook County. But she made clear it's been beneficial.

“We think it's a good and effective method of reaching out to new and existing customers,” she said.

In an email, she cautioned against considering this latest offer a trend setter.

The public-private partnership in cartelized banking.