Decades-high inflation means local governments can easily raise Illinoisans’ property taxes by 5% during the next year. That makes it an especially bad time to compound the property tax hike with Amendment 1.

See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes if the first question atop Illinois’ ballot passes Nov. 8.

Chicago aldermen had until Sept. 2 to reject a roughly 10% pay raise for next year. The highest-earning council members will make $142,772 starting Jan. 1, 2023 – more than double the city’s median household income.

See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.

See how much more you can expect to pay in property taxes unless voters reject the first question atop Illinois’ ballot Nov. 8.