As Cook County awaits the verdict on whether there will be another property tax increase, spouses of fallen first responders in Chicago are receiving some tax relief. Chicago’s City Council approved a new ordinance that provides property tax abatements for […]

When Cook County property owners receive their tax bill each year, it’s hard to remember those dollars are used to fund various municipal offices, administrative costs and various government entities, which includes public schools, libraries, and often park district systems. […]

In Cook County, the property tax burden has shifted to commercial and industrial properties and away from homeowners. The new Cook County assessor, Fritz Kaegi, began the process of reassessing properties in Cook County when he took office in January. […]