Highland is considering creating its own grocery tax to replace the one eliminated by the state earlier this month. Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a bill that eliminates the 1% grocery tax statewide, ...

Tax policy is a deeply misunderstood topic. In general, most people believe that “conservative” states levy fewer taxes than states with more “left-leaning” leadership. This is not always the case.

The sales tax rate on some items will increase to 10.25% in Springfield and 11.25% in the South Central Business District.

Winnebago County rejected a new 1% sales tax that could have generated $40 million for local school districts.

Illinois parents hoping to purchase certain back-to-school items during a sales tax holiday will be disappointed this year. In 2022, Illinois parents saw some financial relief during back-to-school ...

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Winnebago County voters said "no" to a new 1% sales tax to fund school improvements, but favored a proposal to join a federal ...

Considering the current state of the economy and uncertainty over the raging Iran conflict, don’t expect to see this latest revenue enhancement on the Nov. 3 general election ballot.

Gift Article 10 Remaining As a subscriber, you have 10 articles to gift each month. Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. A coalition of local civic groups is calling for expanding ...