Lowering assessments for certain classes or neighborhoods pushes more of the property tax burden on other taxpayers.
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Chicago Tribune

Cook County assessor candidates grapple over the reasons for skyrocketing property taxes

The Democratic primary contest for Cook County assessor pits a two-term millionaire running on systemic reform against a dynastic party-backed challenger who says those changes have led to chaos and skyrocketing bills for taxpayers.

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