The Cook County Sales Tax: Basic Facts

From 1992 to June 2008, Cook County received 3/4 of 1 cent from the sales tax - three-fourths of a penny per every dollar. The Cook County sales tax has never applied to items that include groceries, medicines and related medical supplies. This rate remained unchanged for more than 15 years - since the County portion of the sales tax was passed in 1992 under the administration of former County Board President Richard Phelan.

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