Cook County Board of Review reopening tax appeals for 24 townships after dramatic bill increases

The Cook County Board of Review is reopening tax appeals for 24 townships until Dec. 12, but it only applies to future bills.

Chicago Federation of Labor backs Pat Hynes over Fritz Kaegi for Cook County assessor

The Chicago Federation of Labor announced its endorsement of Pat Hynes and other Cook County candidates in a Wednesday ...
Hyde Park Herald

Kaegi, Rogers spar at Rainbow PUSH over soaring property tax bills

Property tax bills that have surged across some of Chicago’s South and West Side neighborhoods sparked a recent heated ...
The Bond Buyer

County treasurer's property tax report impacts Chicago budget debate

The county treasurer's new report describing large hikes in Chicago residential tax bills effectively takes property tax ...
Hoodline

Chicago Residents Hit Hard by Property Tax Increases as Cook County Deadline Approaches

Chicago residents face steep property tax increases, with some bills nearly doubling, causing financial strain and prompting appeals for relief.

Chicago residents worry over Cook County property tax increases as payment due soon

Some Cook County homeowners are panicking as the deadline to pay property taxes approaches. Some living in Chicago's West and ...

Sticker shocked Chicago homeowners bring property tax frustration to Cook County Assessor's office

Many Chicago homeowners have been suffering from sticker shock, as property tax bills on the South and West sides have ...

Chicago homeowners line up outside Cook County Assessor's office after property tax bills skyrocket

Many Chicago homeowners have been suffering from sticker shock, as property tax bills on the South and West sides have ...

Who’s to blame for this year’s property tax bills? Finger-pointing and opportunism abound.

Within days, the metastasizing debate over who was responsible for the rising tax burden collided with deepening ideological rifts in Chicago and Cook County.