Starting Saturday, the one percent sales tax on groceries returns and a delayed three cent increase in the motor fuel tax will be implemented. Putting off these fees for awhile helped families struggling with rising prices says Governor JB Pritzker.
“What we did last year was a temporary measure because we had very high inflation. Inflation you may have noticed has come down. We had very high inflation and we wanted to do everything we could and provided $1.8 billion of tax relief for families across Illinois.”
A few new laws take effect on the first. One marks September 17th, Constitution Day, a commemorative holiday at school. A second will help youth leaving the care of the Department of Children and Family Services locate former foster parents and siblings.
***Courtesy of the Illinois Department of Central Management Services***
