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 and Hynes arguing Kaegi ...
Crain's Chicago Business

Why are Cook County property taxes a mess? Assessor candidates weigh in.

Incumbent Fritz Kaegi and challenger Patrick Hynes are facing off in a March 17 primary election for Cook County Assessor.
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The Assessor’s War: Kaegi vs. The Machine

With a glowing endorsement by the Chicago Tribune, Fritz Kaegi is leaning on his record of data-driven reform as he fights a primary challenge from Patrick Hynes, a candidate Kaegi claims is ...
WBEZ

Black neighborhoods hit hardest with Cook County property tax bill increase, analysis finds

Homeowners in some of the city’s most affordable neighborhoods may be surprised to see a spike in their property tax bills that were mailed out Friday. Residential property tax bills are rising ...
PBS

Cook County Property Owners Have Longer to Appeal Their Taxes

The Cook County Board of Review will extend the appeals window for some townships. After a four-month delay, many Cook County property owners got a shock when their property tax bills arrived. The ...