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Feb

Sales Tax to Increase in Chicago to Help Bail Out Chicago Transit Authority

Author: Adam Fendelman, Category: Transportation

Illinois legislators have passed a 0.25 percent Chicago sales tax increase to help fund the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

The increase raises Cook County’s merchandise sales tax to 9.25 percent. It will become effective on April 1. Sales tax in collar counties such as DuPage and Lake will increase by 0.50 percent. As well, RTA riders 65 years or older will be eligible to ride transit for free beginning on March 17.

By Stephanie Huls