While the northern parts of Cook County were ravaged by reassessment in 2025, the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO) and the Cook County Treasurer’s Office experienced their own problems. In an effort to streamline the arcane property tax process in Cook County, there have been measures throughout the past decade to join computer systems between ... Read more

When the Cook County reassessment was announced, Northfield was one of the primary targets. Along with the likes of Elk Grove, New Trier, and Maine, Northfield was set to feel the inquisitive gaze of the Cook County Assessor’s Office (CCAO). The people of northern Cook County held their collective breath, hoping that they would not ... Read more

Batavia Township is quickly becoming one of the top suburban areas of the Chicago area. Offering a calm atmosphere and rural flair to people looking to escape the urban sprawl of Chicago, Batavia Township has plenty to offer those looking to live, work, or play in one of the most competitive housing markets in America. ... Read more

Much of McHenry County is in a state of flux. As one of Chicago’s collar counties, McHenry is both independent and influenced by what happens in Cook County. Out of all the townships, Richmond is one of the areas that is closer to its roots. Loaded with rural charm, Richmond Township has a lot of ... Read more

Cursed with the second-highest property taxes in the United States, the people of Illinois know that it’s a gamble when another reassessment of their property arrives. As one of the many counties surrounding the Chicago area, McHenry County gets to experience the out-of-control values and taxes first-hand. While they are thankfully outside of the bizarro ... Read more