But the State of Illinois repealed its grocery tax, effective Jan. 1, 2026. In total, only an estimated 44% of shoppers at Evanston-based grocery stores are Evanston residents.”Thus, revenues from an Evanston grocery tax would come from others besides Evanston residents. Further, those who shop for groceries outside of Evanston are likely to be subject to that municipality’s grocery tax. The full list of municipalities that have adopted a local grocery tax is available on the Illinois Municipal League’s website. If the grocery tax is implemented for 2026, it can always be repealed, particularly if less burdensome revenue streams can be found.