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Think your property taxes are too high? You're not alone—and the deadline to appeal is this week.

We put together a step-by-step guide to filing an appeal with the Cook County Board of Review. Whether you've never done this before or just want to double-check your process, this will walk you through it.

TCR’s guide to appealing your property 2026 tax bill - The Chicago Reporter With one day remaining for Cook County residents to file a property tax appeal, we’ve created a guide to appeal for those who haven’t submitted their appeal yet – and for those who want to check it twice. This year, property taxes spiked across Chicago and the surrounding suburbs, hitting home...

Ten minutes – for some in a mental health crisis, that’s all the time it may take to decide to end their life. Caught in a state of tunnel-vision and unable to make rational decisions, su***de can seem like the only way to end the pain to an individual in distress.

Closing out Su***de Prevention Month with resources that can help someone in need. (Read more: https://www.chicagoreporter.com/talking-about-su***de-can-feel-impossible-in-and-around-chicago-support-spaces-are-opening-the-conversation/)

Talking about su***de can feel impossible. In and around Chicago, support spaces are opening the conversation. - The Chicago Reporter Ten minutes – for some in a mental health crisis, that’s all the time it may take to decide to end their life. Caught in a state of tunnel-vision and unable to make rational decisions, su***de can seem like the only way to end the pain to an individual in distress. These intense moments of […]