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The statewide grocery tax will end Jan. 1. According to Illinois Policy, 209 municipalities have adopted their own grocery ...
The “brand new 2026” motorhome is “one of the most high-end coaches on the market,” says Hillary from the @fuelyourwander ...
The $50-million 1Fifteen at Michigan Station project proposal is said to be a “catalyst” for revitalizing the South Side neighborhood.
The legislation, which narrowly passed the U.S. House, could undergo further changes in the Senate, where it’s currently ...
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 to decide whether to impose this regressive tax on people’s need to eat.
Chicago officials have backed away from plans for a city-owned grocery store, and private chains have proven unreliable. But community organizations continue innovating to meet residents’ needs.
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 ...
There is plenty in the newly approved Illinois budget to wring one’s hands over, but for the suburbs specifically, perhaps ...
Stephanie Lulay, Executive editor and Co-Founder of Block Club Chicago, joins Bob Sirott to share the latest Chicago neighborhood stories. She provides details on: Chicago’s Grocery Tax Was Slated ...