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Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios arrives at Lazo's Tacos restaurant on Western Avenue in Chicago after the polls closed March 20, 2018.

After primary defeat, Berrios’ days as Cook County Democratic chairman may be numbered

May 15, 2019 at 4:48 p.m.

In the wake of his primary election loss, Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios’ days as county Democratic Party chairman could be numbered. Berrios is “undecided” on whether he’ll run for...

Cook County Assessor Joseph "Joe" Berrios arrives at Lazo's Tacos on the Northwest Side after the polls closed on March 20, 2018. Berrios lost his bid for re-election.

Embattled incumbent Joseph Berrios concedes to Fritz Kaegi in Cook County assessor’s race

May 15, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

In an outcome likely to send political shock waves across the state, beleaguered incumbent Joseph Berrios conceded Tuesday night to challenger Fritz Kaegi in the primary contest for Cook County...

Democratic candidate for governor J.B. Pritzker answers questions before the start of the St. Patrick's Day parade on March 17, 2018.

Pritzker defends putting $69.5 million of his fortune into campaign as politicians march in St. Patrick’s Day parade

May 15, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

Political candidates for governor on down the ballot engaged in the election-year ritual of marching in the city’s St. Patrick’s Day parade on Saturday, shaking hands and jockeying for the...

Residents and Cook County commissioners "toast" the end of the beverage tax in the county at a news conference held at Supermercado La Chiquita in Cicero on Dec. 1, 2017.

Repealed soda tax spawns two Cook County Board races and $1.8 million in campaign cash

May 15, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

The controversial soda pop tax that was repealed last year by the Cook County Board amid a public backlash has spawned two fierce Democratic primary election contests fueled by $1.8...

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios joins the Columbus Day Parade on Oct. 9, 2017.

Contrasts stark, stakes high in Cook County assessor race

May 15, 2019 at 4:46 p.m.

The hottest Cook County contest on Tuesday’s ballot is for the typically low-profile office of assessor — a race where the contrasts between the two leading candidates are stark, and...

Ald. Ed Burke at a City Council meeting on Feb. 21, 2017.

Ethics board: Burke didn’t know his City Council move could affect property tax appeal clients

May 15, 2019 at 4:47 p.m.

Ald. Edward Burke has been cleared by an ethics panel that looked into whether he violated city conflict-of-interest rules when he sidelined an effort to increase the property taxes paid...

Latest assessor race twist: 3rd candidate back on ballot

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

Votes for a third candidate in the Cook County assessor’s race will now be counted after an appellate court on Wednesday restored her status as a qualified candidate, the latest...

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios is shown on Aug. 10, 2017, at Erie Cafe.

Assessor Berrios loses court fight to overturn Cook County’s limits on campaign donations

May 23, 2019 at 12:37 a.m.

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios on Tuesday lost his court challenge to the county’s campaign contribution limits, marking a legal and political setback that could restrict how much property tax...

The County Board Finance Committee hearing was held less than three weeks before the Democratic primary, an election that likely will determine whether Berrios gets a third term.

Berrios skips hearing on his property tax assessment practices weeks before election

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Embattled Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios was a no-show Thursday at a hearing on his office’s error-ridden system, but his top deputy pledged to work toward “fairer and more equitable”...

Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios, center, shown July 18, 2017, wants county ethics rules voided that place limits on campaign contributions to elected officials and candidates from those who seek "official action" from the county.

Cook County Assessor Berrios goes to court to keep property tax lawyers’ campaign contributions flowing

June 14, 2024 at 6:41 p.m.

With less than three weeks until election day, Democratic Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios went to court in an effort to keep the spigot flowing on campaign contributions from property...

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