METROPOLIS, IL – Our continued exploration of Illinois’ new laws introduces changes that could affect your grocery bills depending on which city or county in which you shop.
The 1% Grocery Tax is Gone (Mostly)
Starting January 1, 2026, the long-standing state-level 1% sales tax on groceries will be eliminated. This tax, which has been in place for decades, has contributed all its proceeds directly to local municipal and county governments.
THE CAVEAT: While the state tax will be removed, local governments are permitted to implement their own 1% local grocery tax to make up for lost revenue.
What this means for you:
If your city or county passed a new local ordinance by October 1 of this year, you may notice a new local grocery tax reflected on your receipt, keeping costs unchanged.
If your local government did not enact a replacement tax, you should see a slight decrease in your grocery bill.
Earlier this year, the City of Metropolis adopted the local grocery sales tax ordinance. As a result, residents can expect to see this new tax on their grocery receipts starting in 2026.
Illinois Municipalities That Have Adopted Ordinances Implementing the Local Grocery Sales Tax
Disclaimer: The following list is based on information directly received from municipalities or confirmed by the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). It is not an official IDOR document and may not be comprehensive. Some municipalities may be listed multiple times due to overlapping jurisdictions. The Illinois Municipal League has compiled this information as a resource and will update it periodically as new details arise.
https://www.iml.org/file.cfm?key=30056
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