11/18/2025
Huge thank you to Anita Blanton and the FOX 32 Chicago team for shining a light on Illinois’s property tax crisis in their interview with Dr. Richard Townsell of Lawndale Christian Development Corporation (LCDC).
Illinois now has the highest property tax rate in the nation, and families, renters, and small business owners are feeling the strain. Dr. Townsell breaks down what’s happening, why it matters, and why communities like North Lawndale are saying enough is enough.
Catch the full interview below and hear why this issue affects every Illinois resident.
https://youtu.be/8DEXXKxavxQ
Thank you again to Anita Blanton and FOX 32 for elevating this critical conversation.
Community leader Dr. Richard Townsell joins ChicagoLIVE to talk about the “Property Tax Bill Bonfire,” a protest and organizing event meant to highlight how ...