This translates to roughly $1,036,173 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 12 commercial properties in Park Forest with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Strand | 303 Illinois St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-24-442-006-0000 | $214,631 | $272,589 |
| Combined Development | 27 North St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-25-208-004-0000 | $207,428 | $263,488 |
| Top Quality, LLC | 29 North St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-25-208-005-0000 | $99,152 | $125,954 |
| Jack Strand | 303 Illinois St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-24-442-008-0000 | $70,493 | $89,536 |
| Sampognaros Automotive | 301 Illinois St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-24-442-004-0000 | $54,579 | $69,325 |
| Enes Ceric | 2500 North St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-25-207-023-0000 | $39,231 | $51,725 |
| Enes Ceric | 2500 North St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-25-207-025-0000 | $38,449 | $50,789 |
| Jack Strand | 303 Illinois St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-24-322-032-0000 | $28,929 | $36,750 |
| Jack Strand | 303 Illinois St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-24-442-014-0000 | $18,144 | $23,052 |
| Enes Ceric | 2500 North St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-25-207-024-0000 | $14,800 | $19,549 |
| Enes Ceric | 2500 North St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-25-207-026-0000 | $14,725 | $19,454 |
| Jack Strand | 303 Illinois St. | Park Forest | Rich | 31-24-322-028-0000 | $10,980 | $13,955 |
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