Educationscore 100·2 metrosupdated 7m ago

Back-to-School Shopping Tips: Save with Tax Breaks and Sales

As the back-to-school season nears, experts recommend waiting until after Labor Day for better sales. Additionally, Illinois will temporarily reduce sales tax on select clothing and school supplies from August 7 to 16.

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