Report: Illinois property law fails to end redlining impact | National

Report: Illinois property law fails to end redlining impact | National

A report released Tuesday by the Cook County treasurer’s office proposes scrapping or modifying Illinois’ Scavenger Sale law in favor of tax-cutting and other programs that may allow homeowners of color to accumulate generational wealth.


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