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Assessor: tax break hopes for hundreds dashed because of bad applications

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A group of hopeful Cook County property owners eager to get breaks on their tax bills are likely to end up disappointed.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ About 1,700 certificates of error — a one-page request to correct assessment mistakes — were turned in to Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi’s office late last month. ...

Restaurants embrace the return of communal tables as diners look for deeper connections when eating out

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Whether it’s restaurants offering a communal table along with traditional seating, monthly supper clubs or upscale spots, communal dining is on the rise.   Diners are looking for deeper meaning and connection when eating out and restaurants and supper clubs are happy to oblige with the return of communal tables. ...