On the Record: Why so many municipalities are keeping their grocery tax

On the Record: Why so many municipalities are keeping their grocery tax

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) -- Even after being repealed by the state, half of Illinois cities and towns have decided to keep the grocery tax according to the Illinois Municipal League. The grocery tax is a revenue source that municipalities use for their budget. Originally, the grocery tax was statewide, but it was repealed by the Illinois 2025 fiscal year budget. The tax ends on Jan. 1, 2026, if municipalities decide not to continue it. It's become an…