Politics & Government
Evanston Property Taxes Increased Slower than Other Suburbs
A Heartland Alliance study shows that Evanston raised taxes at a lower rate than the average suburb between 2000 and 2010.
While Evanston taxpayer bills increased more than 50 percent between 2000 and 2010, it was a smaller increase than the average Cook County municipality, according to an article on Evanston Now.
The article, citing a study by the Heartland Alliance, says Evanston taxes rose 57 percent over than period, compared to an average increase of 75 percent.
Read the study by clicking on the PDF in the media box to the right.
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