Chicago Could Join Dozens of Suburbs in Keeping Illinois Grocery Tax

Chicago could join dozens of suburbs in keeping Illinois grocery tax

As the state of Illinois prepares to eliminate a statewide tax on groceries, the city of Chicago could join dozens of suburbs in keeping the levy.

Top mayoral aides make the case for local grocery tax, sales tax on services

City Budget Director Annette Guzman said the City Council "must reaffirm the grocery tax before the state’s deadline of Oct. 1." Allowing that tax to lapse in 2026 would cost city coffers an estimated $80 million next year.

Implement a Chicago grocery tax, Mayor Brandon Johnson tells aldermen

Mayor Brandon Johnson’s top finance leaders urged aldermen to implement the tax soon during a Tuesday meeting of the City Council’s Revenue Subcommittee.