Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes are fighting for control of the office that sets valuations of more than 1.8 million parcels across the county.

O'Connor discusses how homeowners in some Cook County townships cannot pay their tax bills due to large increases.

Incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from current Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes Tuesday. First elected in 2018, Kaegi has generally been seen as an outsider ...

Residents in Sumter County will soon have another chance to weigh in on a proposed solar farm that could cover more than ...

Three of the leading Republican candidates in the race to replace retiring Illinois U.S. Sen. Richard “Dick” Durbin said affordability will be one of their top priorities if elected to office, but ...

The investigation alleges Cook County tax buyer Greg Bingham exploited loopholes and possibly committed fraud in the foreclosure system.

Counties across the state have started sending property owners' valuation letters, outlining what your county values your property. That value will eventually help set your property tax bill for 2027.

NetChoice, a trade association representing the tech industry, filed suit in Cook County Circuit Court to block the Social Media Amusement Tax included in the city’s 2026 spending plan.

Some want Illinois' civil asset forfeiture system abolished. A retired police chief says it’s “one of the few tools that weakens criminal networks financially.” The Chicago Sun-Times went to Courtroom ...

TikTok, Snapchat and other social media behemoths started paying the city's per-user levy last month. Industry attorneys argue it violates their First Amendment rights.

Cook County Judge Carrie Hamilton said Michael Hastings’ attorneys must specify when an smear campaign caused emotional distress.