Daily Chicagoan: In 30 Years, Property Taxes Soared at Double the Rate of Inflation

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It’s a new week and soon it’ll be April. Ease into the last days of March with these stories from WTTW News.

Thousands gather in Chicago’s Grant Park for a rally and march as part of the national “No Kings” protest on March 28, 2026. (Joel Ortiz / WTTW News)

Daily Chicagoan: How Candidates Get Their Names on the Ballot

It’s Tuesday, and the Illinois primary elections are happening today. Before you hit the polls, make sure to check out our 2026 Voter Guide and tune into WTTW or our website tonight for two live “Chicago Tonight” broadcasts at 5:30 and 10 p.m.  

Gov. JB Pritzker and lieutenant governor candidate Christian Mitchell prepare to file nominating petitions at the Illinois State Board of Elections building in Springfield on Monday, October 27, 2025. (Jerry Nowicki / Capitol News Illinois) 

 

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