| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Aug. 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Aug. 7, 2026, 9:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/consumer/illinois-back-to-school-tax-holiday-starts-friday-heres-how-it-works/3971866/ |
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Shopping for back to school supplies? You could get a chance to save money if
you shop over the next 10 days.
[ Illinois back-to-school sales tax holiday ][1] starts Friday August 7th and
runs through Sunday, Aug. 16. Over those 10 days, state sales tax on qualifying
items will drop by 5% -- from 6...