Lawmakers are working to work to address a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling that limits how much equity governments can take ...

Illinois lawmakers are weighing a proposal to delay property tax sales and pause penalties as the state grapples with how to ...

Since 2023, Illinois homeowners have shouldered the highest property tax burden in the nation, according to the Tax Foundation. And just two years since taking the dubious title, it’s already proving ...

The state’s housing inventory is at just 31% of pre-pandemic levels, driving up prices. Restrictive zoning and the nation’s ...

Twice a year, taxpayers are hit with property tax bills. The NBC 5 Responds team has highlighted many flaws in the system in our area. But, instead of only looking at problems, NBC 5 Chicago also ...

Navigating the complexities of state taxes can be daunting, but understanding the Illinois tax landscape is essential for residents and newcomers alike. In this guide, we'll explore key components of ...

Outside Chicago, only a fourth of municipal property taxes collected this year for police and fire are going to services.

A partial plan to help the NFL franchise move to Arlington Heights moved out of a House committee Thursday. But its ...

Roland Calia, a public finance consultant with The Civic Federation, outlines the stakes in an August 2025 report: "Maintaining strong property tax collection rates-typically above 95%-is critical for ...