Monday, February 4, 2013
As an Illinois Appellate Court contemplates whether private country clubs should pay property tax on their buildings, the legislature could negate the outcome of the case.
Readers in Lake Forest, Lake Bluff, Deerfield and Highland Park had a strong reaction—both pro and con—to a case brought by the Onwentsia Club which will decide whether private clubs on open land like golf courses must pay real estate tax on their buildings. With the case winding its way through the Illinois court system, Patch wants to know what its readers think. It has already learned from people making comments to stories on the Highland Park, Deerfield and Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Patches they have passionate feelings. The poll beneath this story asks whether the legislature should act to change the law and remove it from the courts. The issue is significant in all four communities because they have 10 private golf or country clubs …
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Residents should expect lower property taxes when bills arrive from Lake County.
Budget cuts by the District 65 Lake Bluff School Board and sufficient reserves led to a reduction of the 2012 Real Estate Tax Levy by $3,178,010, according to a news release issued Wednesday by the District. A spokesperson for the District was unable to quantify the amount of any property tax reduction but any savings will show on the first half property tax bill. Want more Lake Forest-Lake Bluff business news? Sign up for our free newsletter. The Board cut its operating budget by $2 million for the coming fiscal year and will take approximately $1 million earmarked for debt service from cash reserves. The total levy of $12,953,000 is $3,178,010 less than last year. The Board considered a number of options and held a town hall meeting to …
Monday, August 20, 2012
West Deerfield Township is about to send out assessment notices with some homeowners using an attorney to appeal
It may not be the sexiest topic in the world, but for homeowners in West Deerfield Township, a crucial period is upon them as their annual property tax assessments are not too far away. Inevitably, that means some property holders will get to know the process of appealing a ruling. It may not be easy, but it can be beneficial if the proper steps are taken leading to a reduction of the property tax bill. Two local people with two different perspectives on the situation have enjoyed some degree of success in dealing with West Deerfield Township Assessor Tom Healy. The township includes all of Deerfield as well as parts of Lake Forest and Highland Park. Max Wasserman moved into Deerfield about five years ago, just before the housing market …
Ted Sachs
8:36 am on Friday, March 29, 2013
No, not if they greatly go up. Clubs reduce demand on public services, reduce congestion, and are visually attractive. There are strong reasons for their exemptions.....why risk high taxes and reduced job opportunities? more ›