Cook County budget for 2026 holds line on taxes and fees, prepares for federal cuts
Like the last several years, the 2026 budget does not include any layoffs or new taxes, fines or fees. The county has not raised its base property tax levy in...
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Mayor Brandon Johnson’s head tax plan defeated in council committee vote
Monday's defeat is a clear signal the mayor’s $21-per-employee monthly tax on larger companies is in danger of not getting the council support it needs.
Record property tax increases slam Chicago homeowners as downtown owners see cuts
Sinking Loop office values fuel spike in Chicago residential bills, especially on South, West sides, report shows.
Key alderman warns Mayor Brandon Johnson a vote on budget ‘premature’
Ald. Pat Dowell told reporters she advised Mayor Brandon Johnson's administration not to proceed with a budget vote in her Finance Committee.
Jeffrey Tobolski, ex-McCook mayor convicted in corruption case, dies months before prison term was to begin
The Democratic mayor and Cook County Board member had admitted to accepting more than $250,000 in bribes or extortion payments and other benefits like cigars, dinners, sports tickets and free...
Cook County property tax bills will be mailed out on Nov. 14
After months of uncertainty and delay, Cook County officials announced Friday that property tax bills will be mailed on Nov. 14 and due by Dec. 15.
More money, stricter rules for Chicago police overtime spending face City Council scrutiny
Police Supt. Larry Snelling on Wednesday welcomed proposed new restrictions on Chicago police overtime, but defended spending an annual nine-figure sum on it.
Open seats and crowded fields in Cook County primary election
Whether candidates make it to March 2026 primary ballots will now depend on whether their opponents challenge the validity of the thousands of signatures they submitted.
Cook County leaders get some but not all property tax relief legislation sought in Springfield
Illinois lawmakers passed legislation expanding eligibility for senior property tax breaks and moving the due date back one month for spring Cook County property tax bills.
City Council majority tells Mayor Brandon Johnson: ‘Exclude this jobs tax’
The aldermen said they were “gravely concerned” about what Mayor Brandon Johnson’s $21-per-employee tax on larger companies would do for Chicago job growth.