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.
While most folks will indulge the appetite on Thursday, many will seek to suppress it come Friday. In Illinois, at least, we now know just how dietary supplements and food replacements are taxed. The Illinois Department of Revenue has released a Letter Ruling on the taxation of dietary supplements and food replacements.