Illinoisans should be able to put food on the table
Local governments in Illinois are raising the tax burden on residents by implementing new local taxes on groceries, negating the relief expected from the state's grocery tax repeal and disproportionately affecting those already struggling to afford essentials.
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Local governments in Illinois are increasing the tax burden on residents by adding new local taxes, including on groceries, even as the state’s own grocery tax is set to end.
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Towns like Martinsville and Central City have already passed their own grocery taxes, wiping out the relief many residents expected.
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Taxes on essential items like food hit hardest for those already struggling to afford basics.
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Illinoisans should be able to put food on the table without facing endless taxes that nickel-and-dime them every step of the way.
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Illinoisans should be able to put food on the table
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Local governments in Illinois are raising the tax burden on residents by implementing new local taxes on groceries, negating the relief expected from the state's grocery tax repeal and disproportionately affecting those already struggling to afford essentials.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, SPEAKER TITLE of the ORGANIZATION NAME said that local governments in Illinois are raising the tax burden on residents by implementing new local taxes on groceries, negating the relief expected from the state's grocery tax repeal and disproportionately affecting those already struggling to afford essentials. LAST NAME made HIS/HER statement to PUBLICATION on DATE.
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The Illinois Policy Institute reported that following Illinois lawmakers' decision to repeal a 1% grocery tax, some towns are introducing local grocery taxes. Martinsville (population 1,077) led by passing a 1% local grocery tax, mirroring the state rate. Central City in Marion County quickly followed with its own local tax. When Illinois phases out the state grocery tax in 2026, local governments may reintroduce similar taxes, meaning residents may see no savings. Illinois is unique among the 10 most populous states in taxing groceries, while 37 states do not, and local governments in those states manage without grocery taxes.
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CBS News reported that Gov. JB Pritzker signed legislation in August to eliminate Illinois' 1% grocery tax starting January 1, 2026, after proposing its removal in his 2025 budget plan, citing its regressive nature that impacts low-income residents. The Illinois General Assembly approved the plan in May, emphasizing the importance of making grocery shopping more affordable for families amid inflation. However, local governments express concern over potential budget shortfalls from losing this revenue, as it funds some governmental services. Some suburban leaders worry about how to address significant deficits in their budgets without the grocery tax.
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The Center Square reported on the procedures for election integrity within the Illinois State Board of Elections. The Board of Elections stated that 839,119 of the almost 8 million registered voters are inactive registered voters. A voter becomes inactive after unsuccessful attempts to contact them. Illinois State Board of Elections spokesman Matt Dietrich said that “having a significant number of inactive voters is indicative of the state’s ongoing voter list maintenance efforts. They’re basically voters who are awaiting cancellation but federal law requires that we give them two federal election cycles in case they reappear at their current address.”
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Time Out reported that Chicago is officially now one of the most costly cities in the world. Time Out reported that according to the Cost of Living Index by City from Numbeo, Chicago ranks as the tenth most expensive city. It additionally ranks as the seventh most expensive city in the United States according to the data.
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SPEAKER FULL NAME, a resident of SPEAKER CITY NAME was first elected to the role of Chair of the ORGANIZATION in 20XX. As Chair, he/she is focused on boosting Republican voter turnout, growing the Party’s membership, and communicating the Party’s positions on issues that matter to GEOGRAPHY voters.
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