The Democratic primary contest for Cook County assessor pits a two-term millionaire running on systemic reform against a ...

The investigation alleges Cook County tax buyer Greg Bingham exploited loopholes and possibly committed fraud in the foreclosure system.

O'Connor discusses how homeowners in some Cook County townships cannot pay their tax bills due to large increases.

County officials said they would be mailing 1.8 million first installment property tax bills for the 2025 tax year by March 2.

The Orland High School District 230 board has joined a coalition of other Cook County school boards in approving a resolution demanding its share of delayed distributions of Cook County property tax ...

New data show homeowners in Cook County are struggling to pay their property tax bills, after those bills jumped by record amounts in some cases.

The company behind delays in Cook County property tax bills and refunds has sent a letter to Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas, refusing to work directly with her any longer, accusing her of using ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is firing back at allegations made by Tyler Technologies, a Texas-based company contracted to upgrade Cook County's property tax system. Tyler ...

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A Jefferson Park senior was stunned by a $200,000 spike in her home’s value and a $4,300 tax bill — until NBC 5 Responds uncovered why she may not owe a dime. Despite zero renovations to her home, the ...

The chief executive of a major Cook County contractor alleged longtime county Treasurer Maria Pappas repeatedly subjected company executives to bullying, threats and “obscenity-filled tirades,” ...

The company being paid to overhaul Cook County’s property tax and court systems accused County Treasurer Maria Pappas of berating staff members and using foul language against them during the upgrade ...