Even when you strip out the exaggeration, the optics are still ugly and the burden still moves downward

Chicago homeowners are getting HAMMERED with $700 higher property tax bills so the Hyatt Regency could pocket a $150 MILLION break. And guess who owns Hyatt? JB Pritzker’s family. You pay more. His empire pays less. pic.twitter.com/KVPWFIU5IR — Darren Bailey (@DarrenBaileyIL) January 20, 2026 Factcheck: Partially. The Pritzker family owns a major stake in Hyatt …

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