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Quinn continues millionaire surcharge push for Illinois property tax relief

Friday, October 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn continues to push for voters to approve a non-binding question on the Nov. 5 ballot to bring about a... Read More.

FBI data says violent crime is up, property crime is down in Monroe

Tuesday, October 8 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) — FBI data shows the Louisiana city of Monroe had an increase in violent crime but a reduction in property crime. ... Read More.

Illinois’ high property tax burden discussed ahead of ballot question

Monday, September 30 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois voters have a non-binding question on the November ballot about taxing millionaires more to fund a property tax relief fund. ... Read More.

King County residents footing 83% of collective $7.6B in property taxes in 2024

Friday, September 27 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – With business offices emptying out and companies shrinking their corporate footprint, King County is shifting its tax burden to homeowners. ... Read More.

Constantine property tax proposal for public health meets early resistance

Monday, September 23 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) - King County Executive Dow Constantine is getting some pushback on his latest tax proposal to fund public health clinics. ... Read More.

Cook County offers incentive to select manufacturers as homeowners pay surging property taxes

Monday, September 23 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Cook County has joined the state of Illinois in offering tax breaks to tech manufacturers. ... Read More.

GOP lawmakers propose ways to combat Illinois skyrocketing property tax bills

Friday, September 20 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the nation and some Republican lawmakers want to do something about it. ... Read More.

Multiple factors drive premium increases for Illinois home, property owners

Wednesday, September 18 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – The financial pinch of inflation is punishing Illinois homeowners and insurers. ... Read More.

Property insurance market could face more issues thanks to Hurricane Francine

Wednesday, September 11 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) − Hurricane Francine is predicted to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, leaving many people at risk of storm damage. ... Read More.

Think tank: New property tax laws in Illinois fail to offer taxpayers any relief

Tuesday, September 10 by The Center Square

(The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed two bills into law that aim to address property taxes in Illinois, but a policy think tank says neither... Read More.