Cook County assessor candidates spar over property taxes, campaign donations | Chicago Report Debates
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The two Democratic primary candidates for Cook County assessor sparred over their approach to reigning in property taxes and campaign contributions on Wednesday night’s Chicago Report Debate.

 Cook County assessor candidates on Trump Tower | Chicago Report Debates
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Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.

Bears stadium proposal: Property tax freeze?
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Illinois is negotiating a bill that would allow a potential Bears megadevelopment in Arlington Heights to avoid paying taxes based on assessed value and instead negotiate tax rates. Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes weigh in.

How often should property tax assessments be done?
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Are tri-annual property tax assessments the way to go? Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi and primary challenger Pat Hynes answer.

Fritz Kaegi calls former assessor system ‘rigged’
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“Rigged”: Fritz Kaegi says the Cook County assessor’s office was once corrupt and argues he cleaned it up. Pat Hynes calls it a “failed office.”

Can anything be done about vacancy rates in the Loop? | Chicago Report Debates
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Incumbent Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from Pat Hynes, the Lyons Township assessor and former employee of the county office, for the Cook County assessor.

Wind-driven ash and rain blankets Chicago cars
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You may have woken up this morning to find your car dustier than you left it.  Mother Nature poured dirty rain across the area last night.  Kasey Chronis is live in West Town to explain. 

Mayor Johnson responds to Preckwinkle's comment on endorsing him for 2nd term
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Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson reacted to Cook Co. Board President Toni Preckwinkle dodging a question about whether she'd endorse him for a second term during Tuesday's Chicago Report Debate.

Faith leaders granted access to Broadview ICE facility
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This Ash Wednesday, some faith leaders got to go inside the Broadview ICE detention center for the first time in a while.  Leslie Moreno is there.

DOT cracks down on Illinois non-domiciled CDLs
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Illinois is being warned to fix its commercial drivers license program or lose millions of dollars. 

Kappa League Step Show is happening this weekend
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Every step, every clap, every chant. These kids are bringing Black history to life.  This weekend there’s a big step show for middle and high schoolers. It’s the biggest one in the country.

Construction to impact Brown Line trains
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Hey, just so you know, Brown Line trains heading to Kimball are skipping the western stop for now because of construction in Lincoln Square.

Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family honors his legacy, urges respect ahead of funeral plans
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Just a day after saying their goodbyes, Rev. Jesse Jackson’s family gathered in South Shore. They talked about their dad, what he stood for, what he fought for, and what he meant to the world.

Expert reviews Pritzker's proposed $56 billion budget
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We’ve talked about the governor’s address and his new budget plan.  Let’s bring in political analyst Thom Serafin now and get his take on what it all means for Illinois.

Meta's Mark Zuckerberg testifies in landmark social media trial
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a watershed social media trial that questions whether Meta's platforms are addictive and harm children.