This translates to roughly $29,240 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 River Forest with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Odis W. Shumpert | 1501 Park Ave. | River Forest | River Forest | 15-01-104-008-0000 | $10,819 | $12,939 |
| James Burns | 110 Gale Ave. | River Forest | River Forest | 15-11-403-022-0000 | $6,009 | $6,921 |
| Kara Berni | 405 Lathrop Ave. | River Forest | River Forest | 15-12-219-036-1010 | $5,179 | $6,617 |
| Jerome Davis | 1114 N. Harlem Ave. | River Forest | River Forest | 15-01-403-045-1026 | $944 | $1,096 |
| Gini Routon Williams | 434 Clinton Place | River Forest | River Forest | 15-12-220-031-1030 | $905 | $1,092 |
| Marcey Behlke | 7200 Oak Ave. | River Forest | River Forest | 15-12-205-024-1011 | $297 | $366 |
| Ramon F. Esparza | 400 Edgewood Place | River Forest | River Forest | 15-11-210-074-0000 | $153 | $206 |
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