property taxes

Over the past decade, school districts in northern Illinois have lowered their local tax rates. How? Peter Medlin finds out…

State lawmakers are looking to cut tax rates for senior citizens as Democrats and Republicans try to make local property taxes an election-year…

It’s a common complaint: “Illinois has the worst property taxes in the United States.”That may be great for making political hay, but it isn’t entirely…

Columnist Charlie Wheeler says there are serious consequences under Gov. Bruce Rauner's tax proposal. At first blush, Gov. Bruce Rauner's property tax…

The Illinois Supreme Court considered a case Thursday that asks whether not-for-profit hospitals have to pay property taxes.The case involves Urbana-based…

Rockford may extend a property tax refund for distressed homes. The Homebuyers Property Tax Refund Program was created in April. It returns funds to…

The DeKalb County Board voted 18-6 toward putting a property tax hike on the ballot to fund public health. The Daily Chronicle reports the proposal would…

They say the only certainties in life are death and taxes. In Illinois, property taxes have a few uncertainties as well, particularly when you don't pay.…

DeKalb County disbursed the first round of property taxes to municipal governments. The Daily-Chronicle reports local school districts received more than…

Illinois Democrats are advancing Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to shield some homeowners from an increase in property taxes in his budget. That’s over…