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Sharp property tax increases shock residents of south suburban Chicago

by Adora Namigadde

Dec 26, 2024

The sudden rise in property taxes in Chicago’s south suburbs is due in part to commercial disinvestment and a shrinking tax base, experts say.

Glynis James-Watson a resident of Harvey poses for a portrait in front of her home on Nov. 11. James-Watson’s property values and taxes went up dramatically, so she is currently adjusting her dreams of travel in order to pay the bills.

Manuel Martinez/WBEZ

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