Illinois Dept of Revenue

Dismal Economy Could Put State In $1B Hole

Crain's Chicago Business | Greg Hinz | Posted 12.12.2008 | Chicago


The declining economy has begun to deliver a big hit to Illinois tax receipts. According to the state Department of Revenue, Illinois is on track to ...

Cook County Sales Down 12 Percent In First Month Of New Sales Tax

Daily Herald | Rob Olmstead | Posted 11.08.2008 | Chicago


Cook County sales dropped 11.94% in one month after the county instituted its new tax, new data released Tuesday shows, but just how much of that drop...