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fromABC7 Chicago
3 days ago

'Highballed': Communities of color over-taxed in Chicago area; what's being done to fix the problem

"Oh, I was stunned. I thought it was outrageous," Hayes said. It started with a staggering Cook County reassessment. Her home's value jumped from $116,000 to $240,000. Then, the tax bill more than doubled to more than $12,000 a year.
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fromChicago Tribune
1 year ago

Editorial: 'Rules for thee but not for me'? Cook County government hypocrisy becomes all too clear around paid leave.

Chicago's stringent paid time off requirements are causing tension among businesses and municipal organizations.
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