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Cook County assessor candidates grapple over the reasons for skyrocketing property taxes

March 13, 2026 at 10:39 a.m.

Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes are fighting for control of the office that...

March 11, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Toni Preckwinkle is running for her fifth term. If she’s ultimately successful, she would equal...

February 25, 2026 at 2:15 p.m.

The decree comes as Tyler Technologies and the treasurer’s office attempt to work through the...

February 19, 2026 at 4:33 p.m.

The head-to-head featured Fritz Kaegi accusing Pat Hynes of being beholden to property tax attorneys...

February 18, 2026 at 4:39 p.m.

Incumbent Toni Preckwinkle and challenger Ald. Brendan Reilly highlighted their differing approaches to the office...

February 11, 2026 at 4:51 p.m.

Several hundred high school students from Proviso Township walked out of their classrooms Wednesday morning...

February 9, 2026 at 5:00 a.m.

Public library directors report they have had to go into “financial triage” because property tax...

February 5, 2026 at 4:16 p.m.

Black officials backed Pat Hynes’ bid for Cook County assessor Thursday, highlighting still-fresh anger over...

February 4, 2026 at 5:44 p.m.

While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by...

January 26, 2026 at 5:22 p.m.

In an endorsement session with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, Toni Preckwinkle acknowledged the upgrade...