Just under the wire, dozens of hopefuls for county races submitted their nominating papers to earn their spots down ballot on ...

Illinois lawmakers passed legislation expanding eligibility for senior property tax breaks and moving the due date back one month for spring Cook County property tax bills.

As election season kicks off in earnest and the Springfield veto session hurtles to its conclusion, Cook County Board ...

Cook County leaders secured a win in Springfield with a bill expanding tax relief for low-income seniors, raising the limit ...

The former head of the Friends of the Parks who defeated George Lucas’ Chicago lakefront museum proposal formally launched ...

Democratic primary battles formally launched Monday for two of Cook County’s top elected positions. Cook County Board ...

Surrounding counties like Will, DuPage, and Lake are also facing their own set of tax challenges. As Rock explained, the ...

The letter notes assessment notices were mailed out, but an exemption was not applied, which led to the property having a ...

The line up is a Cook County pre-election tradition, that doubles as a show of electoral strength. Being the first name listed on the ballot among candidates for an office is said to be worth a few ...

Landlords behind recent apartment deals are shelling out donations to Patrick Hynes in primary contest with incumbent Fritz ...

Cook County Assessor’s Office Director of Policy James Mendez told lawmakers that HB 1818 would remove key protections in the property tax system, including the requirement that property owners prove ...

The longtime San Rafael resident was a member of the City Council before serving 16 years as a top county official.