| Source | WTTW |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | March 30, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | March 30, 2026, 7:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://news.wttw.com/2026/03/30/property-taxes-cook-county-soared-double-rate-inflation-during-last-30-years-report |
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Property taxes in Cook County soared at double the rate of inflation between
1995 and 2024, according to a new report from Cook County Treasurer Maria
Pappas.
Taxing agencies — including schools, parks, libraries and cities — sent property
tax bills totaling $19.2 billion in 2024, up more than 180%...