Written by Ron Kingsley
LCA Tax Attorney and Owner
In general, I have found that Lake County Appeal's clients are aware of one of the two most common grounds for property tax appeals in Lake County: one based on comparables sales ("comparable sales appeals"), and one based on equality of assessment ("uniformity of assessment appeals"). However, they are often unaware that either (or both) can be grounds for a property tax appeal.
Capitol News Illinois, April 1, 2026
SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Republicans says Democratic policies are to blame for rising property taxes in the state after Gov. JB Pritzker said earlier this week school districts bear part of the responsibility.
LyLena Estabine, Senior Policy Analyst
Budget + Tax. April 13, 2026
The governor pins the issue on local governments, but state law and decisions contribute to the problem.
J.B. Pritzker isn’t as innocent as he wants us to think when it comes to Illinois’ property tax woes.
By: Realtor.com
The dog days of summer are barking and Labor Day is just around the bend, signaling the end of yet another epic season in the sun. But before you give your flamingo pool float one last hurrah, take a break with some home maintenance prep for the changing season ahead.
Written by Ron Kingsley, LCA Tax Attorney and Owner
Written by Ron Kingsley, LCA Tax Attorney and Owner
By: Charlotte Rotkis, Illinois Policy, July 25, 2025
Illinois just ranked as having the highest property tax rate in the country. Property taxes in Illinois are an especially heavy burden without the tradeoff seen in states such as Texas or New Hampshire, where there are either no sales taxes or income taxes.
Written by Ron Kingsley, LCA Tax Attorney and Owner
Written by Ron Kingsley
LCA Tax Attorney and Owner
In general, I have found that Lake County Appeal's clients are aware of one of the two most common grounds for property tax appeals in Lake County: one based on comparables sales ("comparable sales appeals"), and one based on equality of assessment ("uniformity of assessment appeals"). However, they are often unaware that either (or both) can be grounds for a property tax appeal.
