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Taxes and Fees

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Illinois Supreme Court Strikes Down Chicago’s Tax on Other Tobacco Products

On December 19, 2019 the Illinois Supreme Court struck down the City of Chicago’s ordinance imposing a tax on other tobacco products. The…

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Increases and Changes to Consumer Taxes in Chicago for 2020

Annually the Civic Federation releases a report on consumer taxes in the City of Chicago. Consumer taxes are tied to the use or consumption of certain goods and services that can be charged directly to consumers through retail transactions…

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How Will Illinois Tax Recreational Cannabis?

UPDATE: The Cook County Board passed ordinance 20…

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With No Property Tax Referendum, What Can the Cook County Forest Preserve District Do to Address Financial Needs?

Now that the Cook County Forest Preserve District’s $124.7 million budget has been approved without the help of a …

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City of Chicago FY2020 Proposed Budget: Analysis and Recommendations

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Civic Federation 2020 Legislative Priorities

2020 Civic Federation Legislative PrioritiesThe Civic Federation's legislative priorities for 2020 …

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Residential Effective Property Tax Rates Increased Across Cook County in Last Decade

The Civic Federation recently released its annual Effective Property Tax Rates report, which…

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Ten-Year Trend Shows Increase in Effective Property Tax Rates for Collar County Communities

The Civic Federation recently released its annual Effective Property Tax Rates report, which…

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Estimated Effective Property Tax Rates 2008-2017: Selected Municipalities in Northeastern Illinois

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Estimated Full Value of Real Estate in Cook County Still Below 2006 Levels

The Civic Federation recently released its annual estimate of the full value of property in Cook…