Typical property tax bill increased 78% on a Cook County residence since 2007. Median property values only rose 7.3%. That leaves residents paying $2,558 more a year in property taxes while their ...

The Cook County Treasurer's Office just released what it calls a first-of-its-kind analysis of voting patterns when it comes to questions about raising taxes.

A study just came out that takes a closer look at who's showing up to vote on property tax referendums in Cook County and who isn't.

White, wealthier, and homeowning Cook County residents are more likely to vote on ballot questions that raise taxes, a new analysis found.