Cook County’s shifting tax burden.

Cook County’s shifting tax burden. I have a property in Wicker Park that I finally got the tax bill for, and my taxes are up 50%. Reading about the issue, I discovered I have much to be thankful for. As the treasurer’s report highlights, “When the Loop gets a cold, the rest of the city gets pneumonia.” Neighborhoods on the South and West sides are hit hardest, with tax increases reaching up to 133%. ~ learn more