Hazel Crest Mayor Vernard Alsberry speaks at a news conference on Jan. 29 to advocate for legislation that is intended to bring some property tax relief to the hardest hit residents of the South Suburbs. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
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Assessor touts bill that could help property owners hit by tax spikes

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Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi explains the benefits of a proposed Circuit Breaker program designed to help qualified property owners who experience large spikes in their tax bills. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi explains the benefits of a proposed Circuit Breaker program designed to help qualified property owners who experience large spikes in their tax bills. (Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi announced on Thursday, Feb. 13, that a bill has been introduced in the Illinois legislature that could provide some relief for property owners who are struggling to pay sharply higher tax bills.

The Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Act…

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