PHOTOS: In Dixmoor, a Cook County commissioner’s home languishes
While the 5th district's Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions that reduce her bill on a Dixmoor home, it's become an eyesore without proper upkeep.
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Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions on abandoned Dixmoor property
Although she claims homeowner and senior exemptions, McCaskill does not reside in the home, which is a vagrant. The Cook County Assessor’s Office has referred the matter to its erroneous exemption department for investigation.
Cook County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Fritz Kaegi
Elected in 2018, incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is seeking a third term in the March 17 primary.
Cook County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Pat Hynes
A volunteer firefighter and Lyons Township Assessor, Pat Hynes is a Democratic candidate in the March 17 primary for Cook County Assessor.
A month later than usual, first installment of property tax bills due by April 1
The first installment of property tax bills are usually due in March. However, county leadership pushed state lawmakers for an extension to give taxpayers more breathing room after the second installment of 2024 bills were late.
Harvey approves redevelopment agreement with LLC associated with attorney saddled with complaints over real estate litigation
Turlington Homes will redevelop 10 city-owned properties along 151st St. and Turlington Ave., with sale prices ranging from $168,000 to $248,000.
Harvey to lay off 10 percent of municipal workforce next month
Service disruptions are expected across multiple departments, with the exception of police and fire, according to a news release.
State lawmakers file circuit breaker-style property tax relief bill for homeowners
If passed, the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act would provide credits to homeowners who have seen 25 percent increases or more in their bills.
“Circuit breaker” program aims to provide tax relief for property owners
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is urging state lawmakers to fund a $200 million program to help taxpayers who’ve experienced spikes of 25 percent or more in their bills.
Harvey residents allowed to use credit cards to make municipal payments
“This ordinance allows us to provide payers with the flexibility to use their preferred payment method—whether it’s a check, cash, debit card, or credit card,” Mayor Chris Clark said. The city comptroller’s own credit card, however, took center stage.
Cook County Commissioner Kisha McCaskill claims tax exemptions on abandoned Dixmoor property
Although she claims homeowner and senior exemptions, McCaskill does not reside in the home, which is a vagrant. The Cook County Assessor’s Office has referred the matter to its erroneous exemption department for investigation.
Cook County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Fritz Kaegi
Elected in 2018, incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is seeking a third term in the March 17 primary.
Cook County Assessor Candidate Questionnaire: Pat Hynes
A volunteer firefighter and Lyons Township Assessor, Pat Hynes is a Democratic candidate in the March 17 primary for Cook County Assessor.
A month later than usual, first installment of property tax bills due by April 1
The first installment of property tax bills are usually due in March. However, county leadership pushed state lawmakers for an extension to give taxpayers more breathing room after the second installment of 2024 bills were late.
Harvey approves redevelopment agreement with LLC associated with attorney saddled with complaints over real estate litigation
Turlington Homes will redevelop 10 city-owned properties along 151st St. and Turlington Ave., with sale prices ranging from $168,000 to $248,000.
Harvey to lay off 10 percent of municipal workforce next month
Service disruptions are expected across multiple departments, with the exception of police and fire, according to a news release.
State lawmakers file circuit breaker-style property tax relief bill for homeowners
If passed, the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act would provide credits to homeowners who have seen 25 percent increases or more in their bills.
“Circuit breaker” program aims to provide tax relief for property owners
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is urging state lawmakers to fund a $200 million program to help taxpayers who’ve experienced spikes of 25 percent or more in their bills.
Harvey residents allowed to use credit cards to make municipal payments
“This ordinance allows us to provide payers with the flexibility to use their preferred payment method—whether it’s a check, cash, debit card, or credit card,” Mayor Chris Clark said. The city comptroller’s own credit card, however, took center stage.
