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Assessor Kaegi deems the local real estate market strong, notes higher property values despite Covid-19...

The Board of Review, heavily delayed in its 2020 appeal review due to Covid-19, is halfway through the County and moving along steadily.

“A lot of things the Assessor does are a mystery," Patlak says. "A fairly large number.” We look into Patlak's efforts to dymystify the Office's machinations, improve taxpayer access, and upcoming matchup against Democratic challenger Tammy Wendt here...

Such measures are no doubt appropriate and honest steps for any valuating agency in the present circumstance. But let's not pretend such measures will, or even can, equal tax relief. Here's why.

A COVID-19 update on the Cook County Assessor's Office and your successful 2019 property tax appeals...