As of Jan. 15, 20 commercial properties in Unincorporated 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 $732,979 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 20 commercial properties in Unincorporated with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Heights Refuse Depot | 2801 E. End Ave. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-28-303-012-0000 | $140,487 | $179,155 |
| Cameron Consulting, Inc. | 273 16th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-28-304-010-0000 | $88,413 | $112,732 |
| Wcgo Radio Station | 1100 E. Joe Orr Road | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-14-400-004-0000 | $74,183 | $94,918 |
| Richard J. Potocki | 17318 Lockwood Ave. | Unincorporated | Bremen | 28-28-301-027-0000 | $44,511 | $56,752 |
| Thomas Williams | 485 14th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-22-102-013-0000 | $43,219 | $55,245 |
| Stanislaw Roguski | 5100 183rd St. | Unincorporated | Rich | 31-04-200-005-0000 | $34,542 | $44,232 |
| Tawana Williams | 18247 Crawford Ave. | Unincorporated | Bremen | 28-35-302-019-0000 | $27,342 | $34,836 |
| SKB Hospitality | 1650 Thornton Lansin Road | Unincorporated | Thornton | 29-35-201-031-0000 | $21,685 | $27,637 |
| Sherwood Oaks ATH Club | 1169 Robinhood Drive | Unincorporated | Hanover | 06-20-402-016-0000 | $19,870 | $25,369 |
| A & F Station, Corp. | 2101 N. Mannheim Road | Unincorporated | Leyden | 12-33-124-020-0000 | $21,006 | $25,113 |
| Robert Briggs | 485 14th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-22-102-012-0000 | $7,983 | $10,213 |
| Ricardo Hernandez | 487 14th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-22-103-010-0000 | $7,983 | $10,212 |
| Robert Briggs | 485 14th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-22-102-010-0000 | $7,804 | $9,984 |
| Ricardo Hernandez | 483 14th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-22-103-009-0000 | $7,520 | $9,621 |
| Robert Briggs | 485 14th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-22-102-011-0000 | $7,078 | $9,056 |
| CTLTC 10188810 | 1 Route 294 Tollway | Unincorporated | Northfield | 04-29-300-088-0000 | $5,616 | $7,178 |
| Rudy Kvasnicka | 160 26th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-28-300-034-0000 | $5,069 | $6,475 |
| CMU Realty | 12760 S. Homan Ave. | Unincorporated | Worth | 24-35-205-011-0000 | $4,647 | $5,938 |
| Genevieve Kvasnicka | 160 26th St. | Unincorporated | Bloom | 32-28-300-033-0000 | $4,288 | $5,478 |
| CTLTC 10188810 | 1 Route 294 Tollway | Unincorporated | Northfield | 04-29-300-089-0000 | $2,204 | $2,824 |
