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Property Tax Collection Rates in Cook County: Trends, Disparities, and Fiscal Implications

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Inspector General Report Finds Continued Ethical and Administrative Lapses at South Cook County Mosquito Abatement District

By Roland CaliaOn July 15, 2025, the Cook County Office of the Independent Inspector General (OIIG) issued its…

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The Cook County Property Tax Extension Process: A Primer

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Too Many Cooks? Exploring Road Maintenance Across Government Layers in Glenview

This report is part of a series highlighting the real-world consequences of Illinois’ complex and overlapping government structure. To explore the other reports in this series, please visit:…

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A Tale of Three Cook Counties: Geographic Disparities in Road Conditions

This report is part of a series highlighting the real-world consequences of Illinois’ complex and overlapping government structure. To explore the other reports in this series, please visit:…

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How Many Governments Maintain Green Bay Road?

This report is part of a series highlighting the real-world consequences of Illinois’ complex and overlapping government structure. To explore the other reports in this series, please visit:…

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Cook County Mosquito Abatement Districts: Governance, Transparency, and Finances

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Civic Federation Recommends Dissolving Cook County Mosquito Abatement Districts

The Civic Federation recommends that the Cook County Mosquito Abatement Districts be dissolved and their responsibilities absorbed into Cook County government. In a new report released today, the Federation cites longstanding concerns…

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Total Cook County TIF Revenue Increased $93.1 Million in 2023

A report released by the Cook County Clerk in July 2024 found that revenue from Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts in Cook County…

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Civic Federation Releases Reports on Cook County, City of Chicago, and the State of Illinois' Finances

The non-partisan organization recently published analyses and informational reports on the finances of local governments and the impact on their taxpayers. CHICAGO – The Civic Federation released six reports in October and November,…