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Glenview board votes to continue 1% grocery tax while awaiting state data

Village of Glenview Board of Trustees · September 2, 2025
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Summary

On second consideration Sept. 2, Glenview trustees voted to continue a 1% local grocery tax effective Jan. 1, 2026. Supporters said the levy helps balance the village budget; opponents called it regressive and asked the village to revisit the tax once the Illinois Department of Revenue provides detailed grocery-specific revenue data.

Glenview trustees approved a second-consideration ordinance Sept. 2 to continue the village’s 1% grocery tax, allowing the levy to remain in effect Jan. 1, 2026, if filed with the Illinois Department of Revenue by Oct. 1. Deputy Manager Bosley told the board the ordinance amends Chapter 7 of the municipal code and described the filing and administration process with IDOR.

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