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 |
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