Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes are fighting for control of the office that sets valuations of more than 1.8 million parcels across the county.

O'Connor discusses how homeowners in some Cook County townships cannot pay their tax bills due to large increases.

Cook County homeowners have all been granted an extension in paying their first-installment property tax bills for 2026.

The state has not yet updated its law, exposing counties to potential liability, and two legislative fixes have been introduced to address the issue.

For Cook County residents hoping to lower their property tax bills, applications are open for exemptions.

County officials said they would be mailing 1.8 million first installment property tax bills for the 2025 tax year by March 2.

Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections. Cook County Board ...

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

The investigation alleges Cook County tax buyer Greg Bingham exploited loopholes and possibly committed fraud in the foreclosure system.

New data show homeowners in Cook County are struggling to pay their property tax bills, after those bills jumped by record amounts in some cases.

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Democratic Board of Review members Samantha Steele and George Cardenas have feuded. Both face opponents with lots of ...