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  • How much does Western Springs’ volunteer firefighter–assessor candidate really earn?

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• Here's what we learned from top Cook County candidates' tax returns, ethics filings (chicagotribune.com) — A Cook County assessor candidate who volunteers as a firefighter in Western Springs has released tax returns showing modest income compared with incumbent Fritz Kaegi’s sizable investment gains. The story breaks down how leading candidates for assessor and County Board president earn their money, what properties they own, and how transparently they’ve disclosed potential conflicts to voters.
   

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