As of Jan. 15, 12 residential properties in La Grange were delinquent on their 2021 property taxes, according to the West Cook News analysis of data made available on the Cook County Treasurer’s website.
This translates to roughly $67,777 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 residential properties in La Grange with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Grange Townhomes | 725 E. Maple Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-04-412-067-0000 | $10,324 | $13,181 |
| Michael J Androwich | 340 Blackstone Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-05-420-011-0000 | $9,874 | $11,810 |
| Mark Kuehn | 704 Sixth Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-09-209-026-0000 | $6,350 | $8,106 |
| Diondre a Alexander | 100 Hayes Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-04-226-012-0000 | $5,630 | $7,192 |
| 616 S 8th Ave, LLC | 616 Eighth Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-09-206-017-0000 | $5,026 | $6,423 |
| Carmel Mosqueda | 330 East Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-04-405-013-0000 | $3,693 | $4,721 |
| CTLTC B8500207803 | 226 Sawyer Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-04-235-045-0000 | $3,624 | $4,340 |
| Mary Helen Sims Crew | 324 E. Franklin Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-04-225-020-0000 | $3,196 | $4,087 |
| Eric J Westerhoff Revo | 927 Eighth Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-09-407-003-1039 | $3,030 | $3,873 |
| Jerlyne L Wallace | 123 Bluff Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-04-404-009-0000 | $3,001 | $3,596 |
| Heriberto Vale | 27 S. Waiola Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-04-120-031-1019 | $231 | $305 |
| Trudy Tosch Apartment 203 | 935 S. Eighth Ave. | La Grange | Lyons | 18-09-407-003-1214 | $105 | $136 |
