Cook County Board seats in play, with new faces guaranteed among 17 commissioners
Up for grabs in primary elections Tuesday are two suburban districts covering much of the...
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Cook County Board president race hinges on whether voters want steady hand or new course
Toni Preckwinkle is running for her fifth term. If she’s ultimately successful, she would equal...
Property tax collection rates drop in Chicago neighborhoods with big bill hikes
Residential property tax collections fell in 11 of the 13 community areas with the highest...
Cook County tech company says it will not talk to Treasurer Maria Pappas due to ‘abuse’
The decree comes as Tyler Technologies and the treasurer’s office attempt to work through the...
Cook County assessor candidates spar over ‘garbage’ data, property tax shifts
The head-to-head featured Fritz Kaegi accusing Pat Hynes of being beholden to property tax attorneys...
Cook County clerk urges early mail-in voting amid USPS postmark change before March 17 primary
While the change might appear small, ballots mailed close to March 17 might not be postmarked by...
2026 in Niles: Plans to redevelop Golf Mill mall continue, Mayor Alpogianis to ask about Waymo in town and ideas for Leaning Tower YMCA site still sought
Niles mayor George Alpogianis promises the renaissance of Niles will continue in 2026, as the...
Late tax bills have cost Cook County schools nearly $122 million, district leaders say
The interest and issuance cost of borrowing and lost investments totaled $59.5 million for suburban...
Cook County property tax troubles trigger school district losses, reform demands
Cook County suburban school districts are begging to receive their share of property tax revenues...
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...