The next portion of Cook County property taxes are due on Wednesday. Here's a primer on why we even have property taxes.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. COOK COUNTY, Ill (WGN) – A delay in property tax bills in Chicagoland comes as an unwelcome surprise for homeowners this holiday ...

Commissioners are worried what to tell Cook County homeowners about bill timing or long-delayed refunds and local libraries ...

A group of hopeful Cook County property owners eager to get breaks on their tax bills are likely to end up disappointed. About 1,700 certificates of error — one-page requests to correct property ...

The frustration Cook County homeowners feel about rising property taxes came out loud and clear in Tuesday’s race for county assessor — losing incumbent Fritz Kaegi performed the poorest in areas ...

COOK COUNTY, Ill (WGN) – A delay in property tax bills in Chicagoland comes as an unwelcome surprise for homeowners this holiday season. Despite being late, Cook County property tax bills are now ...