This translates to roughly $10,473 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 Forest Glen with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | Neighborhood | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Petkos | 2712 W. Catalpa Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-204-062-1002 | $3,418 | $4,391 |
| Geneva M Pinte | 2422 W. Berwyn Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-226-017-1022 | $1,329 | $1,598 |
| Alanya Properties, Inc. | 2405 W. Balmoral Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-226-021-1014 | $854 | $1,031 |
| Leeron Travish | 2409 W. Balmoral Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-226-022-1016 | $676 | $818 |
| Anea, LLC | 2409 W. Balmoral Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-226-022-1009 | $621 | $752 |
| Anea, LLC | 2409 W. Balmoral Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-226-022-1003 | $558 | $676 |
| Anea, LLC | 2411 W. Balmoral Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-226-023-1016 | $524 | $637 |
| Anea, LLC | 2411 W. Balmoral Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Forest Glen | 13-12-226-023-1010 | $465 | $566 |
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