Grocery Prices to Go Up July 1

Beginning July 1, Illinoisans will again be paying more when they check out at the supermarket as the state’s grocery tax returns on July 1. Last summer, the short-term suspension of the one percent sales tax took effect as part of a series of temporary relief measures ahead of a major election. While Senate Republicans advocated for permanent relief for the residents of Illinois, the Majority Party only provided election-year gimmicks, said State Senator Sue Rezin.

July’s tax increase comes despite Senate Republican attempts this year to provide long-term relief with Senate Bill 1150, which would have made Illinois the 38th state to permanently do away with their state grocery tax. It would have also exempted prescription drugs and other medical devices from state sales tax.

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