Cook County Assessor Pushes to Ease Property Tax Burden on Homeowners

Some homeowners are searching for answers as they grapple with hefty — and late — property tax bills.

A new report from the Cook County Treasurer’s Office said declining values for downtown commercial properties are shifting the tax burden onto homeowners.

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi, who is running for reelection, argues the property tax system favors corporations. He has said he’s working to change it…

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