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Every now and then, not often, the people of the
State of Illinois get a treat in the form of tax reduction. It is
not often as I can only remember two in my lifetime. The State
decided to do away with the 1 percent tax on groceries effective 1
Jan 2026.
Don't get too happy about the prospect of a bit of tax relief. The
City of Lincoln has decided to fill the tax void and relieve the
citizens of their money by putting a 1 percent tax on groceries
effective 1 Jan 2026. Nature abhors a vacuum and, apparently, so
does the City of Lincoln. Therefore, friends and neighbors, kiss
your tax break good bye.
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This increase will effect almost all of Logan
County. Lincoln is the shopping hub for the county, therefore many
county residents who live outside of Lincoln will be paying this
tax. We don't need more taxes on inelastic goods. I would urge all
residents to speak out against this taxation.
Michael A. DeRoss
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