This translates to roughly $216,775 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 six commercial properties in Elmwood Park with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scherston Real Estate | 7234 W. North Ave. | Elmwood Park | Leyden | 12-36-430-041-1020 | $64,367 | $82,059 |
| Scherston Real Estate | 7234 W. North Ave. | Elmwood Park | Leyden | 12-36-430-041-1017 | $37,507 | $47,820 |
| Scherston Real Estate | 7234 W. North Ave. | Elmwood Park | Leyden | 12-36-430-041-1019 | $24,245 | $30,916 |
| Dorina D. Pontarelli | 7516 W. Diversey Ave. | Elmwood Park | Leyden | 12-25-225-041-1006 | $19,423 | $24,769 |
| Hank Greenberg Wholesa | 2900 N. Harlem Ave. | Elmwood Park | Leyden | 12-25-223-025-0000 | $17,680 | $20,077 |
| Scherston Real Estate | 7234 W. North Ave. | Elmwood Park | Leyden | 12-36-430-041-1018 | $8,725 | $11,131 |
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