Kankakee Times

Illinois has taken the top spot in the nation for highest property taxes, surpassing New Jersey to become number one in 2023. The change comes after years of Illinois holding the second position.

"This is completely unsustainable and will only continue driving working families, seniors, and businesses from our state," according to a statement released about the ranking.

Jackie Haas, a Republican, was elected to the Illinois State House in 2020 to represent the state's 79th House District, replacing previous state representative Lindsay Parkhurst.