Property tax bills in Chicago’s Grand Crossing neighborhood have more than doubled for some homeowners, leaving many scrambling to come up with thousands of extra dollars just before the holidays. One local Army veteran saw his bill jump from $1,600 to over $3,500—a 118% increase—thanks to a shift in tax burden from downtown commercial properties to residential homes. With many families living paycheck-to-paycheck, this sudden spike is forcing tough choices and draining savings. Folks are calling for real change, like capping yearly increases. How are you handling these rising costs, and what solutions do you want to see? #RealEstate #Chicago #PropertyTax