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Illinois Tops the Nation for Property Taxes – Crushing Rural and Small-Town Homeowners

Illinois property taxes heavily burden rural communities, yet Springfield continues to ignore the issue. In this Reveille, Jeanne discusses how Illinois ranks #1 in property tax challenges, with Knox County, Galesburg, and many other towns paying significantly more than the national average.

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