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Community

City of Harvey Passed 2025 Budget with No Tax Levy Increase

Silence DoGood - January 13, 2025

“Harvey residents have faced significant financial challenges, and it was imperative to hold the line on taxes,” said Mayor Clark. #budget

Community

State Rep. Adam Niemerg takes oath of office at Illinois State Capitol Building

Silence DoGood - January 8, 2025

Niemerg said what Illinois citizens want is for their elected leaders to put their needs first and focus on the issues that matter most to them and their families. #oath

Community

Mayor’s Message: Mayor Joe Woods, Park Forest

Silence DoGood - January 3, 2025

We have met old challenges, we will face new challenges. So with this expression of hope, I say to you: Don’t be weary in the well doing, when doing the good work! #parkforest

Chicago

Pritzker on Johnson’s proposed $300M tax hike: ‘Property taxes are too high’

Greg Bishop | The Center Square - October 30, 2024

Johnson blamed “the ultra rich and corporations” for advocating against a Chicago tax increase on property sales and a progressive state income tax voters have rejected. #taxes

Community

Greater Chicagoland Black Chamber of Commerce to Host Panel Discussion & Seminar on Property Taxes at Prairie State College

Silence DoGood - October 9, 2024

The panel will provide valuable insights into the current landscape of property taxations, explore the underlying reasons behind elevated tax rates and dissect the policies and regulations that influence them. #propertytax

Community

Homeowners May be Eligible for Property Tax Savings on their Property Tax Bill

Silence DoGood - November 1, 2023

If a homeowner believes they are eligible for an exemption, they can apply for their missing property tax savings by completing a Certificate of Error application... #propertytaxes

Community

Palos Township to Hold Property Tax Reassessment Workshop

Silence DoGood - October 15, 2023

Palos Township residents are seeing an assessment increase of 40 percent this year. #palos

Community

Studies Finding Illinois Lowest for Racial Equality Has Some Looking for Change

Peter Hancock | Capitol News Illinois - September 24, 2023

One example of inequality is the property tax rate in predominantly white Winnetka being around 8% while in predominantly Black Harvey, it’s around 26%. #wealthgap

Community

Illinois Homeowner Assistance Fund Program Closing in 60 Days

Silence DoGood - September 3, 2023

Originally launched in April 2022, ILHAF has provided more than $246 million to help 13,730 Illinois homeowners... #propertytaxes

Community

Task Force to Recommend Property Tax Payment Plan to Prevent Homeowner Displacement

Silence DoGood - August 14, 2023

Task Force membership will include representatives from county, municipal, and township governments, non-municipal taxing districts, and affordable housing groups from across Cook County. #propertytaxes

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