Sims, Villanueva highlight $11.4 million in back-to-school tax savings for Illinois families

“As the nation faces a worsening affordability crisis, Americans are paying more for less, said Majority Appropriations Leader Elgie R. 16, reduced the state sales tax from 5% to 1%.

“That’s why Illinois Democrats stepped up with a back-to-school tax holiday that saved families more than $11 million this school year.