The move might make a trip to the supermarket more affordable, but some local governments have said it will also blow a hole in their budgets.
CHICAGO -- Gov. JB Pritzker on Monday signed legislation eliminating Illinois ' 1% tax on groceries starting in 2026.Pritzker had proposed eliminating the state's 1% sales tax on groceries as part of his 2025 budget plan, saying the tax is regressive and hurts low-income Illinois ans. The above video is from a previous report.The Illinois General Assembly approved the legislation to eliminate the grocery tax in May when it approved Pritzker's budget plan.
North suburban Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson and Algonquin Village President Debby Sosine were among two suburban leaders who have said the grocery tax keeps their communities running, by funding vital services like police, fire and public works.Johnson said earlier this year that the $850,000 her village receives via the tax revenue 'is significant' for a community of about 20,000 residents.
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