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The Cook County Board has a hearing planned next week on the County's Property Tax system as the County Board President considers an outside review.
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Commissioner Garcia Seeks To Limit Campaign Contributions To Assessor
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2 Investigators: Tax Attorneys Contribute Millions To Berrios Campaign Funds
It's not illegal, but it's unseemly, says one political observer. CBS 2's Brad Edwards reports.
Commissioner Proposes Free Homes For City Workers In High Crime Areas
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2 Investigators: In Cook County, The Dead Get Tax Exemptions
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2 Investigators: Assessor Going After Tax Cheats Under New Law
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Preckwinkle: Board Had 'No Choice' But To Approve Settlement For Fired Employees
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Report: Ethics Board Fines Assessor Berrios, Tells Him To Fire Son And Sister
Cook County Assessor Joeseph Berrios is rejecting accusations about alleged nepotism in his office.
Legislation To Go After Property Tax Cheats Stalls In Springfield
The legislature's failure to pass reform legislation this week means every property owner will continue to pay for it. CBS 2's Pam Zekman reports.
Opponent Attacks Berrios In Mock Newspaper Valentine
There wasn't a whole lot of love to be found in a newspaper Valentine addressed Tuesday to Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios.
Berrios: Seniors May Be Missing Out On Property Tax Savings
Cook County seniors who own homes are advised to read their property tax bills carefully, because officials say homeowners could be missing an extra chance to save serious money.
2 Investigators: Some Property Owners Claiming More Than 1 Home For Tax Breaks
A property owner can get a tax break by claiming a homeowners exemption for their main residence. But why are some people claiming more than one? 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Senior Homeowners Must Reapply For Tax Breaks
The Cook County Assessor's office is mailing out notices to over 300,000 elderly homeowners.
Cook County Assessor Laying Off 53 Workers
Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios is laying off 53 workers to comply with County Board President Toni Preckwinkle's request to slash his budget by 16 percent this year.
Berrios Accused Of Breaking Patronage Rules
The recently-elected new Cook County assessor is being accused of breaking the rules on patronage hiring.
Berrios Under Fire For Putting Relatives On County Payroll
In his first week in office, Cook County Assessor Joseph Berrios already was taking heat from critics after putting his son and his sister on the public payroll at his office.
Berrios Puts 2 Family Members On Payroll
In his first days as Cook County Assessor, Joe Berrios is already putting his family members on the payroll.
Berrios' Victory Ends Nasty Contest
Democrat Joseph Berrios' victory Tuesday night ended an unusually nasty race for county assessor, against a longtime fellow Democrat who was running as an independent.
Joseph Berrios Elected Cook County Assessor
Democrat Joseph Berrios will be Cook County's next assessor, defeating independent Forrest Claypool.
Assessor Candidates On Defense In Debate
For one, it's relatives on the county payroll. For the other, a failure to vote.
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