Cook County assessor candidates spar over ‘garbage’ data, property tax shifts
- Posted on February 19, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Cook County assessor candidates spar over ‘garbage’ data, property tax shifts

The head-to-head featured Fritz Kaegi accusing Pat Hynes of being beholden to property tax attorneys and Hynes arguing Kaegi had fumbled the basics of the office.