This translates to roughly $32,457 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 nine residential properties in Melrose Park with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cit Group Forclsr Management | 108 N. 20th Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-10-104-055-0000 | $6,638 | $8,474 |
| Gothic Investments | 106 N. 17th Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-10-107-037-0000 | $5,074 | $6,506 |
| Jason Palermo | 1620 N. 21st Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-03-119-074-0000 | $4,448 | $5,688 |
| L & S Weiser | 1210 Winston Drive | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-03-219-006-0000 | $3,109 | $3,708 |
| Mery Skeens | 906 N. 11th Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-03-443-014-0000 | $2,526 | $3,029 |
| Jose Fernando Flores | 1727 N. 15th Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-03-204-004-0000 | $1,918 | $2,303 |
| Anna Marie Jasker | 1007 N. 17th Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-03-429-006-0000 | $774 | $997 |
| G Aliasi & D Degrazia | 1006 N. 13th Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-03-432-014-0000 | $774 | $997 |
| Pedro Suarez | 1542 N. Roberta Ave. | Melrose Park | Proviso | 15-05-121-035-0000 | $550 | $750 |
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