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
Board of Review
Chicago
Jun 7, 2024
Assessment errors hit thousands of suburban homeowners
Fritz Kaegi working to correct over-assessments for more than 4,000 properties
Chicago
Feb 1, 2024
Property tax error cost family $300K, generational small business
Cook County assessor Fritz Kaegi admitted mistake; family hasn’t been repaid