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10-day sales tax reduction on clothing, school supplies begins Friday

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School supplies are among the items that may be purchased with a reduced state sales tax rate from Friday through Aug. 14. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)

By JERRY NOWICKI Capitol News Illinois 
jnowicki@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Beginning Friday and lasting through Aug. 14, the state will reduce its sales tax rate from 6.25 percent to 1.25 percent […]

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