The Illinois Department of Revenue has declared a "tax holiday" for certain items purchased between August 6th and August 15th.  The state sales tax will be reduced 5% for items including school supplies and student uniform clothing.

Retailers should adust the state sales tax automatically when you purchase these items.  You might want to mention that the student uniform clothing is eligible for the redution, in case they don't recognize the clothing as being part of a school uniform.

Mike Warner, Superintendent