Elgin Adopts Local Grocery Tax as State Tax Phases Out

The Elgin City Council has approved a 1% local grocery tax to replace the Illinois state grocery tax that will be phased out on January 1. The new municipal tax is expected to generate approximately $1.2 million in annual revenue, which will be directed toward funding the city's lead service line replacement program. This decision comes as municipalities across Illinois face an October deadline to implement local grocery taxes before the state tax expires.