This translates to roughly $306,390 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 10 commercial properties in Ford Heights with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark Morgan | 1619 Lincoln Highway | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-246-019-0000 | $70,032 | $89,959 |
| Munther Haddad | 926 E. 14th St. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-316-016-0000 | $26,607 | $34,184 |
| Drone S. Magee | 1450 Drexel Ave. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-300-009-0000 | $26,156 | $33,605 |
| Andrew Nelson | 1317 E. 14th St. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-115-045-0000 | $22,843 | $29,350 |
| Andrew Nelson | 1317 E. 14th St. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-115-046-0000 | $17,907 | $23,009 |
| Andrew Nelson | 1317 E. 14th St. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-115-047-0000 | $17,907 | $23,009 |
| Andrew Nelson | 1317 E. 14th St. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-115-048-0000 | $17,907 | $23,009 |
| Andrew Nelson | 1317 E. 14th St. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-115-049-0000 | $17,907 | $23,009 |
| James Williams | 1400 E. 13th Place | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-245-001-0000 | $15,542 | $19,973 |
| Olivia Simerall | 1433 Ellis Ave. | Ford Heights | Bloom | 32-23-301-018-0000 | $5,658 | $7,277 |
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