A ‘Backdoor Loophole’ is Pushing Up Property Taxes With Little Accountability
An analysis by the Illinois Answers Project and Mansueto Institute found that an obscure financing tool is increasing property taxes in Illinois. The report highlights a lack of accountability regarding how these funds are used for public spending.
An obscure financing tool is quietly raising property taxes to pay for a growing range of spending, an Illinois Answers Project and Mansueto Institute analysis found.
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