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

State legislature enacted a one-time-only extension to help taxpayers with the short gap between bills.

Cook County’s delayed property tax bills are straining school districts with nearly $122 million in unexpected, unneeded costs.

Democratic Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in a tough race against Pat Hynes, who calls property tax assessment work his ...

Incumbent Fritz Kaegi hasn’t garnered as much industry support as his challenger in the Cook County Tax Assessor’s Democratic primary set for March 17, 2026.

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes met for a Tribune editorial board endorsement session Monday ...

Fritz Kaegi is running for this third term as assessor against challenger Pat Hynes — who the Democratic Party endorsed — the Lyons Township assessor who spent 23 years working in the Cook County ...

Record Cook County property tax hikes under Toni Preckwinkle expose a fundamentally broken system, benefitting insiders and ...

Like a haunted house, property taxes can creep up and surprise property owners if they are not prepared. Many Illinois property owners may not understand how crucial it is to be aware of the many ...

After two shaky terms and voter anger about their property tax bills, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in the fight of his ...

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 ...

South and West Side officials endorse Pat Hynes amid property‑tax anger and questions about missed assessments.