Examining the consequences of a property tax freeze

The political game of chicken between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic lawmakers got even more heated this week as the two sides went toe-to-toe over the issue of freezing property taxes. Illinois has the second highest property taxes in the U.S., according to a report last year from the Urban Institute that examined data from 2007 to 2011. New Jersey has the highest. While property tax relief might seem like a no-brainer, some policy experts warn that a tax freeze could have unintended consequences. We’ll explore the pros and cons of a property tax freeze with Flossmoor Mayor Paul Braun and Illinois Policy Institute CEO John Tillman…Please click here for the WTTW 11 Chicago Tonight segment moderated by Eddie Arruza and written and produced by Hunter Clauss.