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Chicago Introduces 1.5% Tax on Off-Premise Liquor Sales

3/2/2026

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Key Information: Chicago implemented a 1.5% tax on off-premise liquor sales on March 1, 2026.
The tax replaces the previous per-gallon rate.
The change was delayed from January 1 to allow retailers to adjust.
The tax will be automatically added to customer receipts.
Bloomington and other Illinois communities already have similar taxes.

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Story summary

Key Information: Chicago implemented a 1.5% tax on off-premise liquor sales on March 1, 2026.
The tax replaces the previous per-gallon rate.
The change was delayed from January 1 to allow retailers to adjust.
The tax will be automatically added to customer receipts.
Bloomington and other Illinois communities already have similar taxes.