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Two-Term Incumbent Fritz Kaegi Concedes to Pat Hynes in Cook County Assessor’s Race

Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi has conceded defeat to Pat Hynes, a one-time employee of the two-term incumbent’s office.

Pat Hynes projected to win Democratic primary in Cook County assessor’s race

COOK COUNTY, Ill. (WGN) — In an election that holds the attention of homeowners in Cook County, Pat Hynes has been projected the winner to unseat incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for ...

Cook County assessor candidates grapple over the reasons for skyrocketing property taxes

The Democratic primary contest for Cook County assessor pits a two-term millionaire running on systemic reform against a ...

Hynes claims Cook County Assessor primary in key win for real estate industry

Challenger leading incumbent in the 2026 Democratic Primary for Cook County Assessor with preliminary results on election night.

Homeowners in Some Cook County Townships Cannot Pay Their Tax Bills Due to Large Increases

O'Connor discusses how homeowners in some Cook County townships cannot pay their tax bills due to large increases.

Cook County Tax Bills Mail on Time, Due April 1

O'Connor discusses how the Cook County tax bills are due on April 1. CHICAGO, IL, UNITED STATES, March 11, 2026 ...

School District 230 short $1.3 million with Cook County property tax delays

The Orland High School District 230 board has joined a coalition of other Cook County school boards in approving a resolution demanding its share of delayed distributions of Cook County property tax ...