Why Are Thousands of Property Tax Bills Late ... Again? Are Illinois Farmers Having Buyer’s Remorse?

Why Are Thousands of Property Tax Bills Late ... Again? Are Illinois Farmers Having Buyer’s Remorse?

From City Cast Chicago by City Cast

May 1, 2026 · 40 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing delays in property tax bills in Chicago and explores various related issues affecting the community.

Property tax bills remain a headache for thousands of Chicagoans, as tech issues continue to delay bill arrivals. We ask the Tribune’s A.D. Quig and Axios Chicago’s Monica Eng, who is to blame for this decade-long snafu. Plus, prosecutors weigh possible Midway Blitz investigations, Illinois farmers are struggling, and Unity Day 2026 is back in Englewood. Good News: 1920s Chinese jazz cafe, “Oh, Mary!” Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our daily newsletter. Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this May 1 episode: Steppenwolf Theatre Paramount Theatre Visit Bloomington TimeLine Theatre Co Newberry Library Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

People in this episode

Guests: A.D. Quig, Monica Eng

Topics covered

  • property tax
  • Illinois farmers
  • Midway Blitz investigations
  • Chicago news
  • Unity Day 2026
  • Chinese jazz cafe

Keywords

  • property tax
  • Chicago
  • Illinois farmers
  • Midway Blitz
  • Unity Day
  • A.D. Quig
  • Monica Eng
  • Chinese jazz cafe

Sponsors

Steppenwolf Theatre, Paramount Theatre, Visit Bloomington, TimeLine Theatre Co, Newberry Library

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tribune, Axios Chicago

Books & works: Oh, Mary!

Places: Illinois, Englewood

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