Mayor Brandon Johnson’s finance team estimated the initial cost would be $52 million in 2027. Budget watchdogs warned it will ...

President Donald Trump’s plan to cut taxes by trillions of dollars could also trim billions in spending from social safety ...

The Homewood Village Board approved a 1% grocery tax to replace expiring state tax; Hazel Crest considering similar action.

Chicagoans may continue to see additional taxes on their grocery bills. Following the Committee on Finance meeting, the ...

Efforts to overhaul Cook County’s property tax system largely fizzled out in the Illinois state legislature this session.

Over 200 Illinois towns have opted to charge a 1% grocery tax. Chicago is likely to follow. Local leaders have until October ...

Chicago officials have backed away from plans for a city-owned grocery store, and private chains have proven unreliable. But ...

Homewood residents might not see relief when the State does away with its grocery sales tax, as Homewood officials now mull ...

In 2024, the Illinois General Assembly approved Gov. J.B. Pritzker's plan to repeal the statewide 1% grocery sales tax effective Jan. 1, 2026.

About 200 municipalities have plans to reimpose Illinois’ grocery tax locally, and the state’s largest city may be among ...

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and his aides argued in favor of a grocery tax during a city committee meeting to replace a ...