The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ report calls on Democratic leaders that run state government to enact significant reforms ...

The county’s property tax levy has increased from $6.8 billion in 1995 to $19.2 billion in 2024, or twice the rate of inflation, according to a new report from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ ...

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Article Summary Republicans are blaming Democratic policies, such as unfunded mandates on local governments and school districts, for raising property ...

The annual filing season for property tax exemptions is now open. Many exemptions are automatically renewed, but some homeowners need to apply this year ...

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County leaders blame a private company's computer system upgrade. Those computer problems were fixed to send your property tax bills, but not your refunds.

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A new report on property taxes in Cook County shows that they have skyrocketed over the past 30 years. And anyone who has ...