As of Jan. 15, eight commercial properties in Evanston were delinquent on their 2021 property taxes, according to the North Cook News analysis of data made available on the Cook County Treasurer’s website.
This translates to roughly $220,702 in debts.
Illinois Republicans proposed a bill that aims to reduce the state’s second-in-the-nation property taxes, arguing high taxes create “opportunity deserts” in minority communities and hinder economic growth. The bill claims to deliver 50% relief without affecting the state budget, though it could lower school levies in certain places.
Not only does Illinois hold the second-highest property taxes in the US, but a 2023 study found that the state has the highest overall tax rate in the country. A typical Illinoisian family pays around $10,463 in state and local taxes, which translates to approximately 15.05% of their average income.
The following table lists all eight commercial properties in Evanston with unpaid 2021 taxes, according to BlockShopper.com.
| Taxpayer Name | Property Address | Municipality | Township | PIN | Total Tax Due | Total Due (Including Interest) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2401 Main Street, LLC | 2401 Main St. | Evanston | Evanston | 10-24-119-030-0000 | $59,505 | $76,917 |
| 2424 Real Estate, LLC | 2424 Dempster St. | Evanston | Evanston | 10-24-100-029-0000 | $48,066 | $61,362 |
| AJB Creative, LLC | 915 Chicago Ave. | Evanston | Evanston | 11-19-220-005-0000 | $44,838 | $56,549 |
| A. S. Minasian | 1240 Chicago Ave. | Evanston | Evanston | 11-19-105-004-0000 | $12,269 | $14,671 |
| Little Beans Cafe | 424 Asbury Ave. | Evanston | Evanston | 10-25-206-007-0000 | $2,278 | $2,917 |
| Little Beans Cafe | 422 Asbury Ave. | Evanston | Evanston | 10-25-206-008-0000 | $2,278 | $2,917 |
| Gullivers, Inc. | 1811 Howard St. | Evanston | Evanston | 10-25-220-061-0000 | $2,236 | $2,682 |
| Gullivers, Inc. | 1809 Howard St. | Evanston | Evanston | 10-25-220-062-0000 | $2,236 | $2,682 |
