Time is ticking for Illinois lawmakers to decide by the end of this weekend whether the "mega-projects" bill, that would benefit a new Chicago Bears stadium in the state, will pass. There are also other big issues to tackle.
Anyone who has seen their latest tax bill can attest to the strain on the checkbook.
Tyler Technologies claimed their team has faced bullying and threats from the Cook County treasurer, who says she is doing what she needs to make sure residents get their money back.
Tax lawyer donations, skyrocketing property taxes, incompetence and corruption are themes used by Fritz Kaegi and his opponent Pat Hynes as they attack each other in the race for Cook County assessor.
Democratic Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is in a tough race against Pat Hynes, who calls property tax assessment work his vocation and passion.
Chicago's part-elected, part-appointed school board voted to raise property taxes.