Property Taxes

Chicago’s Cook County Didn’t Check Seniors’ Property-Tax Breaks

Cook County didn’t check eligibility for senior property-tax freezes

Investigation found high-profile instances of taxpayers inappropriately taking discounts meant for lower-income homeowners

Chicago Mayor Abandons Proposed Property Tax Hike

Mayor backs down from $300M proposed property tax hike

Claimed it was just a play to increase engagement on budget process

Chicago Mayor Revises Proposed Property-Tax Hike

Mayor walks halfway back on proposed property tax hike

Brandon Johnson suggested $150M in tax hikes instead of $300M after majority of City Council opposed his budget proposal