Afternoon Briefing: Assessor candidates spar over property tax donations, competence

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 27, 2026, 4:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/27/afternoon-briefing-assessor-candidates-spar-over-property-tax-donations-competence/

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Good afternoon, Chicago. In an often-heated session with the Chicago Tribune Editorial Board, the Democratic candidates for Cook County assessor this week [ hurled accusations about each others’ character, competence and plans for the office ][9] . Incumbent two-term Assessor Fritz Kaegi and chall...