Chicago
Feb 6, 2026
Chicago real estate donors favor Hynes over Kaegi in Cook County tax assessor’s race
Industry leaders circling wagons around challenger Patrick Hynes but haven’t abandoned two-term incumbent Fritz Kaegi completely
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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
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