Homeowners and lawmakers hoping for some tax relief did not find it in 2021. For the fourth straight year, Illinois ranked as the state with the second-highest property taxes in the United States, trailing only New Jersey. The average Illinois homeowner paid $4,942 in...
Now seems like the perfect time to talk about the things that matter. One of the things that matter is green space. Urban, municipal and university golf courses have a history of providing green space to the people of a community, often people who would not otherwise...
You’ve finally gotten around to the remodeling project you’ve been dreaming up for years. Maybe you’re adding a room, building a deck, redoing all of your cabinets, or upgrading your master bathroom to a mini-spa. Before you install that whirlpool tub or tear down...
If you own a commercial property in Cook County, you may be wondering how the property tax assessment process works. The process can be complex and even a bit mystifying to the average citizen. You may review your tax bill and wonder how they came up with that number....
Cook County, Illinois welcomes new assessor Fritz Kaegi and a general movement to make the commercial property assessment and appeals process more transparent. As a property owner, you may be paying more in taxes than you should and transparency can help make the...
