Cook County property tax bill payment deadline extended to April because of late billing

Cook County homeowners have all been granted an extension in paying their first-installment property tax bills for 2026.

Cook County's first installment property tax bills will be month later than normal

State legislature enacted a one-time-only extension to help taxpayers with the short gap between bills.

What to know about the Democratic primary race for Cook County assessor

Fritz Kaegi is running for this third term as assessor against challenger Pat Hynes — who the Democratic Party endorsed — the Lyons Township assessor who spent 23 years working in the Cook County ...

Chicago real estate donors favor Hynes over Kaegi in Cook County tax assessor’s race

Incumbent Fritz Kaegi hasn’t garnered as much industry support as his challenger in the Cook County Tax Assessor’s Democratic primary set for March 17, 2026.

Democratic Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi in tough race against candidate Pat Hynes amid tax hikes

Democratic Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in a tough race against Pat Hynes, who calls property tax assessment work his ...

2025 was a Year of Chaos for Cook County and Illinois

O'Connor discusses how 2025 was a year of chaos for Cook County and Illinois. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, January 19, ...

Cook County Assessor Kaegi faces fierce challenge from Democratic party-backed Hynes

After two shaky terms and voter anger about their property tax bills, Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in the fight of his ...

Cook County assessor candidates spar over property tax donations, competence

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and challenger Pat Hynes met for a Tribune editorial board endorsement session Monday ...