This translates to roughly $121,283 in debts.
Illinois Republicans proposed a bill that aims to reduce the state's second-in-the-nation property taxes, arguing high taxes create "opportunity deserts" in minority communities and hinder economic growth. The bill claims to deliver 50% relief without affecting the state budget, though it could lower school levies in certain places.
Not only does Illinois hold the second-highest property taxes in the US, but a 2023 study found that the state has the highest overall tax rate in the country. A typical Illinoisian family pays around $10,463 in state and local taxes, which translates to approximately 15.05% of their average income.
The following table lists all eight residential properties in Wicker Park with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | Neighborhood | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intellirose a Delaware | 1613 W. North Ave. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-204-017-0000 | $42,582 | $52,536 |
| 1305 Western, LLC | 1305 N. Western Ave. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-114-021-0000 | $19,670 | $23,515 |
| Ismael Gonzalez | 1900 W. Division St. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-226-038-0000 | $17,456 | $20,142 |
| Carmelo Munoz | 1356 N. Bell Ave. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-116-024-0000 | $7,422 | $8,879 |
| S Reddy Chandamuri | 1617 W. Julian St. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-214-054-1002 | $6,654 | $7,562 |
| Rob Sikkel | 2154 W. Division St. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-128-063-1003 | $3,798 | $4,549 |
| LA Scuderia Enzo, LLC | 1400 N. Milwaukee Ave. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-216-142-1011 | $2,853 | $3,420 |
| CTLTC 008002382241 | 1410 N. Elk Grove Ave. | Chicago | West | Wicker Park | 17-06-209-014-0000 | $557 | $675 |
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