Delayed Cook County property tax bills frustrate residents amid tech issues

Cook County property owners are still waiting for their second installment tax bills months after they’re typically mailed out in the summer.

The delay stems from a years-long technology upgrade that county officials say is more complex than anticipated, and residents are growing increasingly frustrated.

NBC 5 Responds has heard from dozens of taxpayers, including Colette, who wrote: “Why are second installments late every year? It’s a pain in the neck. Playing with my mortgage company, playing with my escrow account, it’s nuts.”…

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