As of Jan. 15, nine residential properties in West Elsdon were delinquent on their 2021 property taxes, according to the Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available on the Cook County Treasurer’s website.
This translates to roughly $18,392 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 nine residential properties in West Elsdon with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | Neighborhood | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ana M. Grimaldo | 3618 W. 58th Place | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-14-127-065-0000 | $4,558 | $5,750 |
| Chicago Title Land Trustee | 5825 S. Hamlin Ave. | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-14-126-065-0000 | $2,451 | $2,940 |
| Marianne L. Socha | 5226 S. Hamlin Ave. | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-11-312-043-0000 | $1,782 | $2,139 |
| Alberto G. H. Ortega | 3646 W. 51st St. | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-11-121-022-0000 | $1,595 | $1,916 |
| Jorge Hernandez | 3849 W. 57th St. | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-14-117-005-0000 | $1,486 | $1,786 |
| Ildelfonso Favela | 3858 W. 56th St. | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-14-105-025-0000 | $1,360 | $1,635 |
| Ronald E Rimsza | 5422 S. Kostner Ave. | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-10-326-047-0000 | $886 | $1,202 |
| Sandra Salinas | 3912 W. 56th Place | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-14-108-063-0000 | $700 | $847 |
| Elande Building, Corp. | 5322 S. Hamlin Ave. | Chicago | Lake | West Elsdon | 19-11-321-052-0000 | $126 | $173 |
