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- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Jul 21, 2020
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'Harper Valley hypocrites'
Oh, Republicans are outraged over Madigan but silent when it comes to Trump.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Sep 11, 2019
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A tale of two tax bills
How our current property tax system affects the greedy and the needy
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 25, 2018
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Time to yank Trump’s wretched name off his tower—or make him pay more taxes
Trump is saving millions of dollars in taxes because he's alienated so many tenants.
- Blogs, Bleader Mar 20, 2018
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Joe Berrios ousted from Cook County assessor’s office; ‘Chuy’ a step closer to Congress
The head of the Cook County Dems who hired relatives and oversaw an unfair property tax system conceded the race to Fritz Kaegi.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 6, 2018
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Daniel Biss on Abu Ghraib, how to resist the urge to check out at the words ‘pension crisis,’ and what he's learned from Michael Madigan
The Illinois gubernatorial candidate talks about the arc of progressive politics and what's required to bring change to the state capitol.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 29, 2018
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Why renters should care about the Cook County assessor's race
Dramatic changes in property tax assessment have a deep impact on renters, assessor candidate Fritz Kaegi says.
- Blogs, Bleader Jun 8, 2017
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Report: ‘The credibility of the entire property tax system is in doubt’ in Cook County, and other Chicago news
Also, the ACLU slams Emanuel's new police reform monitor plan.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Nov 18, 2015
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Will your property taxes go up? Depends on how you play the game.
If you want to soften the blow of Mayor Rahm's property tax hike, you have to learn to work the system.
- News & Politics, Feature Oct 30, 2013
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Death of a cyclist
Bobby Cann was a 26-year-old bike commuter who preached safe cycling. Ryne San Hamel was a 28-year-old motorist who'd just left a crowded bar. Their collision raises questions about whether we're too lenient toward those who drink and drive.
- Columns & Opinion, On Politics Oct 29, 2013
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The latest reminder of how Mayor Daley did business
The fight over the Park Grill deal shows some insiders have more clout than others.
- News & Politics, Politics Nov 25, 2010
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Do the Math
If housing prices are in the tank, and property taxes are based on property values, why are my property taxes going up?
- Blogs, Bleader Sep 1, 2010
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The Return of 'The Post of Cook County Assessor Matters'
Could the race for county assessor be the biggest one of the local election season?
- Blogs, Bleader May 25, 2010
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I Think I've Heard That One Before
The Mayor says property taxes won't go up. And who knows? Maybe he's right this time.
- News & Politics, Politics Mar 11, 2010
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Mayoral Material?
Ten to watch, even as they demur
- News & Politics, Politics Jan 14, 2010
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Who'll Keep Your Rent Down Now?
In the Cook County assessor's race: the insider, the outsider, or the guy with no phone?
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 6, 2010
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Carol Marin Handicaps the Cook County Assessor's Race
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 5, 2009
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Don't Mess With Big Joe
Andrea Raila drops out of the race for Cook County assessor.
- News & Politics, Politics Nov 5, 2009
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October Surprise
Mayor Daley says he’s not raising property taxes. But he is. Here’s how.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 27, 2009
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Goodbye to the 7 Percent Property-Tax Solution
Confused by the phaseout of the 7% property tax cap? Here's the deal, from the annals of Ben Joravsky's property tax reporting.
- Blogs, Bleader Oct 21, 2009
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News roundup: Dog bites man edition
- Blogs, Bleader Aug 14, 2009
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Clouted Dude of the Week...
