- Northern Illinois leaders are considering reinstating the grocery sales tax locally.
- Illinois will eliminate the 1% grocery sales tax starting January 1, 2026.
- DeKalb City Manager Bill Nicklas anticipates losing $800,000 in annual revenue.
- The grocery tax supports general operations like personnel, fire, police, and public works.
- Governor JB Pritzker supports eliminating the tax to address high prices.
- Municipalities can choose to keep the tax despite the statewide elimination.
- Rochelle and other communities are considering reinstating or reducing the tax.
- DeKalb has two options: keep the tax or let it discontinue.
- Nicklas acknowledges the tax’s elimination may benefit families but focuses on budgeting.
- Illinois cities and towns could lose $350 million in funding starting January 1.
- Durand Mayor Sheila Hoffman anticipates losing $50-70,000 in annual revenue.
- Hoffman notes the potential financial benefit for residents without the tax.
- Decisions on reinstating the tax depend on council choices and public feedback.
- Nicklas emphasizes the need for more research and data for decision-making.
Source: wifr.com
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