Fritz Kaegi discusses his role in reforming an office known for patronage and favoritism.
Tag: Cook County assessor
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That coddlin’ town . . .
Daley, Burke, and Rahm have been too generous to Trump and his tower, and taxpayers are paying the price.
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‘Harper Valley hypocrites’
Oh, Republicans are outraged over Madigan but silent when it comes to Trump.
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A tale of two tax bills
How our current property tax system affects the greedy and the needy
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Time to yank Trump’s wretched name off his tower—or make him pay more taxes
Trump is saving millions of dollars in taxes because he’s alienated so many tenants.
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Joe Berrios ousted from Cook County assessor’s office; ‘Chuy’ a step closer to Congress
The head of the Cook County Dems who hired relatives and oversaw an unfair property tax system conceded the race to Fritz Kaegi.
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Daniel Biss on Abu Ghraib, how to resist the urge to check out at the words ‘pension crisis,’ and what he’s learned from Michael Madigan
The Illinois gubernatorial candidate talks about the arc of progressive politics and what’s required to bring change to the state capitol.
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Why renters should care about the Cook County assessor’s race
Dramatic changes in property tax assessment have a deep impact on renters, assessor candidate Fritz Kaegi says.
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Report: ‘The credibility of the entire property tax system is in doubt’ in Cook County, and other Chicago news
Also, the ACLU slams Emanuel’s new police reform monitor plan.
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Will your property taxes go up? Depends on how you play the game.
If you want to soften the blow of Mayor Rahm’s property tax hike, you have to learn to work the system.
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Death of a cyclist
A collision between a bike commuter and motorist raises questions about whether we’re too lenient toward those who drink and drive.
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The latest reminder of how Mayor Daley did business
The latest reminder of how Mayor Daley did business
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Do the Math
If housing prices are in the tank, and property taxes are based on property values, why are my property taxes going up?
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The Return of ‘The Post of Cook County Assessor Matters’
Could the race for county assessor be the biggest one of the local election season?
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I Think I’ve Heard That One Before
The Mayor says property taxes won’t go up. And who knows? Maybe he’s right this time.