Vote!!! Your property value and monthly budget may be at risk
By Steve Balich March 21, 2017
It is Very important to vote in local elections because local boards have the most impact on your property taxes. http://willcountynews.com/2016/03/18/americans-for-prosperity-illinois-continues-fighting-higher-property-taxes/
As property tax increases...
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