A federal judge ruled Cook County is illegally settling minor property tax debts by seizing the full value of properties.

Federal judge rules the system violates the “takings” clause, but compensation for homeowners in class-action lawsuit remains unclear.

As we have written before, this system feels like something from the 19th century; it has the historical stench of a racist ...

Cook County homeowners face rising property taxes. Three-fourths of that money is going to police and fire pensions instead ...

A new study could lay the groundwork for big changes to Cook County's incentive programs designed to spur economic ...

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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi says the Cook County Board of Review is to blame for skyrocketing property tax bills, for giving big tax cuts to places like Trump Tower. The Board of Review points ...

Treasurer Maria Pappas is asking for more time to decide whether to appeal a judge's Dec. 8 decision in a high-profile ...

According to a recent study by the county treasurer, taxes went up by a median of more than 16% citywide. Dal Santo's ...

Cook County’s system to give property tax breaks to businesses is set to expire in two years, and Board President Toni ...

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 ...