Chicago Federation of Labor backs Pat Hynes over Fritz Kaegi for Cook County assessor
The Chicago Federation of Labor announced its endorsement of Pat Hynes and other Cook County candidates in a Wednesday morning release.
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Who’s to blame for this year’s property tax bills? Finger-pointing and opportunism abound.
Within days, the metastasizing debate over who was responsible for the rising tax burden collided with deepening ideological rifts in Chicago and Cook County.
‘Fracture’ in Chicago’s labor world complicates Mayor Brandon Johnson’s third budget fight
The labor fight has implications for the whole city, with billions of dollars in property taxes and other money from residents' pockets in play for the 2026 budget.
Cook County budget for 2026 holds line on taxes and fees, prepares for federal cuts
Like the last several years, the 2026 budget does not include any layoffs or new taxes, fines or fees. The county has not raised its base property tax levy in...
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s head tax plan defeated in council committee vote
Monday's defeat is a clear signal the mayor’s $21-per-employee monthly tax on larger companies is in danger of not getting the council support it needs.
Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts
Sinking Loop office values fuel spike in Chicago residential bills, especially on South, West sides, report shows.
Key alderman warns Mayor Brandon Johnson a vote on budget ‘premature’
Ald. Pat Dowell told reporters she advised Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration not to proceed with a budget vote in her Finance Committee.
Jeffrey Tobolski, ex-McCook mayor convicted in corruption case, dies months before prison term was to begin
The Democratic mayor and Cook County Board member had admitted to accepting more than $250,000 in bribes or extortion payments and other benefits like cigars, dinners, sports tickets and free...
Cook County property tax bills will be mailed out on Nov. 14
After months of uncertainty and delay, Cook County officials announced Friday that property tax bills will be mailed on Nov. 14 and due by Dec. 15.
More money, stricter rules for Chicago police overtime spending face City Council scrutiny
Police Supt. Larry Snelling on Wednesday welcomed proposed new restrictions on Chicago police overtime, but defended spending an annual nine-figure sum on it.