Pritzker administration official defends grocery tax cut as report projects modest relief for families
A report looking at the potential impact of eliminating Illinois’ grocery tax suggests most families would see only modest relief, while municipalities would face a “consequential” revenue shortfall. However, the Pritzker administration remains committed to the cut, saying it disproportionately impacts low-income households. Gov. JB Pritzker called for the permanent elimination of the 1% grocery…
