The color green signifies independence and hope. According to the originators, the green vertical bar along the left side of the flag represents the independence movement and the separation from Spain. It later became to represent hope. The White
The State of Illinois does not have a sales tax exemption for clothing, which includes footware.The State of Illinois only has a lower sales tax of about 2% on food and medicine. Cola, candy, ice teas, and fruit drinks are NOT considered to be food.However, candy that has flour in it, like Butterfinger and Kit Kat ARE considered to be food, thus getting the lower tax.he State of Illinois only has a lower sales tax of about 2% on food and medicine. Cola, candy, ice teas, and fruit drinks are NOT considered to be food. However, candy that has flour in it, like Butterfinger and Kit Kat ARE considered to be food, thus getting the lower tax.
Iowa's sales tax weekend is Friday and Saturday, August 6th and 7th. Illinois' is from August 6th through the 15th. The Illinois holiday does include school supplies, which Iowa's tax-free weekend does not. Also a good summary of all state tax holidays here.