Illinois Residents Gather To Discuss Major Flaws In The Current Property Tax Setup

On Saturday, November 15, at 6:00 PM, the Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC), in collaboration with the North Lawndale Homeowners Association (NLHOA) and Harmony Community Church, will present "The Property Tax Bonfire: Light the Way to Fairness" at Harmony Community Church. This significant community initiative aims to unite residents, business proprietors, and commercial property owners to advocate for transparency and equitable reforms in Illinois's property tax structure.Illinois is among the states exhibiting the highest property tax rates nationally, yet many residents grapple with understanding how these rates are determined and the rationale behind their continual rise. The event seeks to elevate the voices of those most impacted—homeowners, renters, and entrepreneurs—while addressing embedded inequalities within the existing framework.“This is about fairness and stability,” emphasized Dr. Richard Townsell, Executive Director of LCDC. A symbolic bonfire will exemplify the community’s collective dissatisfaction and commitment to reform, while participants discuss solutions inspired by California's Proposition 13, which caps property tax rates.