Cook County Treasurer's study breaks down causes of skyrocketing property taxes

Skyrocketing property taxes​ continue to be a hot-button issue in Cook County — particularly since last fall, when many ...

Chicago senior stunned by $4,300 property tax bill. Officials said she had to pay — until an attorney stepped in. What homeowners can do if taxes rise

For homeowners on a fixed income, a surprise four figure bill can feel impossible to handle.

Editorial: Maria Pappas’ property tax numbers don’t lie. Governance in Illinois has been a stark failure for 30 years.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas has a deft and politically useful way of making the complex easy to understand.
The Bond Buyer

County treasurer's property tax report impacts Chicago budget debate

Inside Chicago's City Hall. A critical report from the Cook County treasurer landed amid a contentious 2026 city budget debate. Fiscal watchdog groups are meeting with members of the Chicago City ...

Property tax backlash reshapes Cook County assessor race

Rising property taxes have political consequences. Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes unseated incumbent Fritz Kaegi by ...
ABC 7 Chicago

Chicago, state lawmakers consider tax hikes

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago homeowners could face up to a 30 percent hike in their property taxes to pay for the city's financial problems. Not only is that much of a city property tax increase ...
Yahoo

'What about us?' West Side, South Side residents sound off against Chicago property tax hike that isn't spread evenly

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More than 300 Chicago residents attended an emergency town hall meeting held by faith leaders Monday night on Chicago's West ...
The Real Deal

Chicago property tax collection rates decline in some neighborhoods, as bills rise

Property tax collection rates in several Chicago neighborhoods are on the decline following significant increases in bill amounts. This trend was identified in a new analysis by Cook County ...