This translates to roughly $28,172 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 Thornton with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian & Rhoda Kaysen | 310 Blackstone St. | Thornton | Thornton | 29-34-105-010-0000 | $5,518 | $7,039 |
| Diane S. Ahlquist | 322 William St. | Thornton | Thornton | 29-34-101-007-0000 | $4,718 | $6,020 |
| Bonnie Davis | 104 Kinzie St. | Thornton | Thornton | 29-34-120-011-0000 | $4,419 | $5,800 |
| Rodrigo Serna | 315 N. Hunter St. | Thornton | Thornton | 29-34-104-002-0000 | $4,368 | $5,574 |
| Rosa M. Aguilar | 216 Malette St. | Thornton | Thornton | 29-34-139-040-0000 | $1,548 | $1,860 |
| Carol D. Downing | 17030 Vincennes Ave. | Thornton | Thornton | 29-28-206-007-0000 | $1,030 | $1,321 |
| Carol D. Downing | 17030 Vincennes Ave. | Thornton | Thornton | 29-28-206-006-0000 | $427 | $554 |
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