Yohna Hornbuckle: 50% Property Tax Rise Threatens Rantoul Man’s Homeownership – Illinois Policy

Yohna Hornbuckle: 50% property tax rise threatens Rantoul man’s homeownership – Illinois Policy

Hornbuckle is a forklift driver and said his wife’s job is keeping them from moving because it provides her with a path to student loan forgiveness. But when they meet that goal, they may be looking to leave Illinois. “Yes we love our home, but if Illinois is going to keep going this rate, we can’t afford to stay here. Eventually, inevitably, I’m going to get priced out," he said.

White Co. Rejects Budget With Property Tax Increase

A packed house of White County residents cheered Monday night after the County Commission voted to reject a proposed budget that featured a $1.57 tax rate. One of the major reasons for the property tax increase, a 15 percent pay raise for county employees. County Commissioner Roger Mason said with the budget being voted down, the county will have to cut from the pay raises originally proposed. “We are either gonna have to decide that we’re gonna…