Although this story has a happy ending, it serves as a cautionary tale for homeowners facing surprise property tax hikes.When NBC Chicago spoke to the treasurer’s office, officials said they didn’t receive state funding for the Senior Citizens’ Real Estate Tax Deferral Program. Once they receive these funds in a few weeks, they should remove the payment Burke received in the mail.After investigating Burke’s case, Guttman and NBC Chicago found that Burke didn’t lose her exemptions. In fact, she didn’t owe an ...