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Tag: property taxes

Posted inHousing

Neighborhoods Gentrifying Fastest See Property Tax Skyrocket

by Hugo Balta December 11, 2022December 11, 2022

CHICAGO | Property taxes are up in Cook County; on average, homeowners saw an increase of 8 percent this year. According to an analysis from Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office, taxes levied on real estate rose by 3.8 percent, to $16.7 billion, in 2021. The total amount billed countywide increased by $614 million over the previous […]

Posted inPerspectives

Social justice movement should focus on passing Fair Tax Amendment this November

by Curtis Black July 23, 2020July 23, 2020
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Fair tax: the other most consequential vote Illinoisans will be making this November

by Curtis Black March 9, 2020March 9, 2020
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‘Green gentrification’ and lessons of the 606

by Curtis Black January 30, 2020January 30, 2020
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Lightfoot’s only option to ease perpetual budget deficits may be city income tax

by Curtis Black October 21, 2019October 21, 2019
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Lincoln Yards and the ‘lords’ of Chicago

by Curtis Black January 24, 2019January 24, 2019
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Emanuel shores up downtown development on his way out

by Curtis Black November 29, 2018January 24, 2019
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