This translates to roughly $16,969 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 seven residential properties in Galewood with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | Neighborhood | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jazmin A. Cruz | 2162 N. Melvina Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Galewood | 13-32-119-042-0000 | $5,231 | $6,733 |
| Veronic Martinez | 2172 N. Meade Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Galewood | 13-32-121-026-0000 | $2,951 | $3,842 |
| Rudolph Doennecke | 2225 N. Mulligan Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Galewood | 13-32-111-012-0000 | $2,616 | $3,360 |
| Deepak Shah | 2151 N. Mobile Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Galewood | 13-32-118-011-0000 | $1,484 | $1,783 |
| Robert Scott Prisching | 1744 N. Narragansett Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Galewood | 13-31-417-022-0000 | $547 | $711 |
| Rowhouses Montclare | 7038 W. Belden Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Galewood | 13-31-108-014-0000 | $307 | $377 |
| David Gowdy Company | 1809 N. Mulligan Ave. | Chicago | Jefferson | Galewood | 13-32-302-016-0000 | $119 | $160 |
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