The village’s first sit-down restaurant in 60 years and spike in homeowners paying property tax bills is bringing hope to the village looking to shed its image as one of America’s poorest suburbs.
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.
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.
Elected in 2018, incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is seeking a third term in the March 17 primary.
A volunteer firefighter and Lyons Township Assessor, Pat Hynes is a Democratic candidate in the March 17 primary for Cook County Assessor.
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.
Turlington Homes will redevelop 10 city-owned properties along 151st St. and Turlington Ave., with sale prices ranging from $168,000 to $248,000.
Service disruptions are expected across multiple departments, with the exception of police and fire, according to a news release.
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.
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.
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