Chicago
Jul 30, 2025
Cook County Assessor official avoids prison after helping feds
Francisco Perez got two years probation after admitting to steering Cook County tax appeal outcomes in exchange for gifts
Cook County Assessor’s Office
Chicago
May 28, 2024
West Chicago property tax values surge by 27%
West Loop office values down 16%; industrial up by 71% in Kaegi’s initial assessments
Chicago
Oct 30, 2023
Property taxes surge by 15.7% in northern suburbs
Property taxes rose by $909M in Cook County, with homeowners set to carry two-thirds of the added burden