Stroger's tax lien problems.

The Capitol Fax Blog:

Stroger interview on tax lien still leaves questions

Asked why he hadn’t set up a payment plan earlier, Stroger replied, “Sometimes things slip through your fingers.”

Although the lien filed by the IRS read “Area: Business/self-employed,” Stroger told Kelley his family has no other outside income or job other than his job with the county and his wife’s job at the Illinois secretary of state’s office.

Stroger said he would not release tax forms and said other officials who do, like Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, are doing more than they’re required.

“I think they’re making a mistake. It’s really none of your business,” said Stroger.