How do we find out if we really owe and if the taxes have been paid by someone else

You don't say who "they" is telling you this, but I would go to the Cook County Assessor and County Treasurer's websites and search.

Need a lawyer asap ?

Lawyers can't solicit in the Q and A; use the Find a Lawyer tab at the top of the page.

Additional fees are added on top of the fine that go to fund various things like police operations.

Do birth certificates in Illinois during the 1970s (1974-1979) have the race for African-American infants born during this time?

This does not sound like a legal question. I would recommend calling the Illinois Department of Public Health or the County Clerk.

This was classified as a "State & Local" government question, so I'll reclassify it. Try the Find a Lawyer tab, and search by ZIP code.

San Antonio ,Texas called from 2108178183 telling me I have two complaints from the state that I will have a warrant

This question was classified as "State & Local" government so I'll reclassify it. Sounds like a debt collector. You might try calling or...

When is it illegal for an officer to pull you over for speeding?

They don't have to use radar, if he thought they were speeding he could pull them over.

Probably nothing, but if you feel threatened, call the police.

Why is that?

Your question is unclear, consider reposting with additional information.

Is it an ethical violation for an attorney to threaten jail AND a “protracted legal battle” if a person does not sign an NDA?

I think you know the answer to that question. I would go to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.