This translates to roughly $158,972 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 eight commercial properties in Des Plaines with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hank la Barbara | 1407 Redeker Ave. | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-17-200-049-0000 | $45,185 | $57,671 |
| Pericles Nikas | 269 S River Road | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-16-103-003-0000 | $39,652 | $50,611 |
| Advanced Security | 1645 Birchwood Ave. | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-28-300-033-0000 | $25,513 | $32,567 |
| CTLTC B8000015982 | 1384 Oakton St. | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-20-416-010-0000 | $12,824 | $16,375 |
| Presence Health Tax BL | 150 N River Road | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-08-400-025-0000 | $857 | $1,021 |
| Josefina Contreras | 1839 Pine Court | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-29-220-028-0000 | $223 | $295 |
| Mateo Cervantes Trejo | 1866 Mannheim Road | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-29-220-056-0000 | $223 | $295 |
| Arvind F. Patel | 1871 Pine Court | Des Plaines | Maine | 09-29-220-052-0000 | $102 | $132 |
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