BROADVIEW, Ill. (WLS) -- A sales tax holiday takes effect Friday in Illinois on many back-to-school supplies. It could mean significant savings for many families. You have 10 days to shop for less.

As families and teachers across Illinois prepare for back-to-school season, a 10-day state sales tax holiday will kick into gear on a number of items for school shoppers, bringing some much-needed ...

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.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Illinois kicks off a 10-day sales tax holiday this week to help families and students preparing to go back to school. From August 5 until August 14, shoppers can save 5% on the sales ...

Illinois parents saw some financial relief during back-to-school season last summer thanks to a state law that reduced tax rates on qualifying school supplies, clothing and footwear. Included in the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. CHICAGO — Attention back-to-school shoppers!

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “good news” state budget proposal is more like a feel-good fiscal palliative that produces a fleeting sense of well-being that will fade as surely as last night’s buzz ...

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, ...

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The state of Illinois is preparing to issue $600 million in new Build Illinois junior sales tax revenue bonds — 2024 Series A, B and C — in a competitive auction next week. "Illinois enters the market ...