By Jon BannisterThe Lansing JournalMarch 14, 2026Reposted with permission. Cook County homeowners can now apply for property tax exemptions that could save them hundreds of dollars each year, county officials announced Wednesday, March 11. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi opened the annual exemption application period during a press conference at[Read More…]
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Assessor calls on lawmakers to enable ‘circuit breaker’ policy for property tax relief
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi urged lawmakers across the county and state to collaborate on a “circuit breaker” policy to provide relief for homeowners facing large increases in their tax bills. Property owners in the South Suburbs have faced dramatic hikes in their tax bills this summer. Kaegi appeared at[Read More…]
Rep. DeLuca urges legislature to enact property tax freeze
Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, is calling for the General Assembly to pass a statewide property tax freeze during the upcoming veto session Oct. 28, 29 and 30 and Nov. 12, 13 and 14.


