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The Democratic primary race for Cook County assessor comes at a fraught time, when residential property tax bills are rising fastest in predominantly Black neighborhoods on the South and West sides.

The apparent abduction of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, has brought back painful memories for one American family who dealt with a similar experience 24 years ago ...

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In an often-heated session with the Chicago Tribune’s Editorial Board, the Democratic candidates for Cook County assessor this week hurled accusations about each others’ character, competence and ...

Elizabeth Smart became a household name when she was abducted at age 14, held captive for nine months and then found safe. Now 38, she is married with children and devotes her time to advocating for ...

In this documentary, Smart tells the frightening narrative of her 2002 kidnapping at age 14, in Utah. By Glenn Kenny When you purchase a ticket for an independently reviewed film through our site, we ...

ELKHART COUNTY, Ind. (WSBT) — The Concord Township Assessor's office cut its budget and office staff. The assessor abruptly resigned amid a proposal to shrink the office's budget. The county says it ...

Neysa Fligor won the Dec. 30 runoff to become the new Santa Clara County assessor. Courtesy Neysa Fligor Los Altos Vice Mayor Neysa Fligor cruised to victory Tuesday in a special election to become ...

I’m humbly asking you to vote for me for county assessor. I will fix the Assessor’s Office and reduce your taxes. Anyone running for assessor should offer essential reform, not just the same old ...

Pueblo County's Frank Beltran was named Assessor of the Year by the Colorado Assessor’s Association during its annual winter conference. The conference, held each December, brings together assessors ...

AIKEN – Edgefield County Tax Assessor Benjamin “Gerry” Coleman was charged with third-degree battery Dec. 2 and resigned following a Nov. 26 incident in which he was filmed during a confrontation with ...