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'Broken system' of property tax appeals put extra $2 billion on Cook County homeowners, treasurer says
Chicago had some of the worst disparities in the county, with businesses’ tax bills dropping nearly 20% while residential ...
Commercial property tax appeals cost Cook County homeowners $2B
A study commissioned by Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas found that homeowners have paid $2 billion more due to appeals ...
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Appeals Filed by Cook County Businesses Added $2B to Homeowners’ Property Tax Bills: Report
Black and Latino homeowners were forced to cover “a disproportionate share of the burden,” according to the latest analysis ...
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Daywatch: Cook County housing authority facing potential multimillion-dollar budget shortfall
The Housing Authority of Cook County ... spot. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks during a news conference at the UI Health Mile Square Health Center on Feb. 28, 2025. (Eileen T. Meslar/Chicago ...