Illinois Policy Institute: Regional Transportation Authority Sales Tax Hike Pushes Chicago's Burden to 10.5%, Second-Highest in the Nation
July 29, 2026
July 29, 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The Illinois Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Regional Transportation Authority sales tax hike pushes Chicago's burden to 10.5%, second-highest in the nation
The increase is expected to generate $200 million in 2026, $533 million in 2027
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Chicago's combined sales tax will reach 10.5% on Aug. 1, as the Regional Transportation Authority sales tax adds an additional . . .
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Regional Transportation Authority sales tax hike pushes Chicago's burden to 10.5%, second-highest in the nation
The increase is expected to generate $200 million in 2026, $533 million in 2027
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Chicago's combined sales tax will reach 10.5% on Aug. 1, as the Regional Transportation Authority sales tax adds an additional . . .