NOTES: Figures calculated in these examples are rough estimates only, but should be within reasonable margins of error. Mistakes, if any, are not intentional. Sources include documents available to the public and from courthouse. These examples represent findings from a very small area of this county. The patterns and connections established are...

BACKGROUND These seriously questionable irregularities have happened over the past ten years (at least) against a backdrop of growth and development in Marion, Illinois. The municipal tool used to drive this growth has been Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) used in designated “blighted” areas as an incentive to developers.  Properties located in a TIF district...

  PREFACE   While researching property tax records in the spring of 2013, in preparation for my appearance before the Williamson County Board of Review, ( protesting the non uniform taxation of my property ) I made a shocking discovery. Since it was not directly related to my case, I set it aside for further investigation, and proceeded through the...