Editorial: Illinoisans hate high property taxes. So why do we keep voting for them?
- Posted on July 22, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Illinois residents consistently express frustration with the nation's highest property tax burden, yet electoral patterns suggest limited political will for reform. This paradox examines the disconnect between voter sentiment and legislative outcomes, exploring why citizens continue supporting candidates and policies that perpetuate the tax crisis despite widespread dissatisfaction and economic strain on homeowners.
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