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.
Use Tax: Use Tax rates are 6.25% of the purchase price of general merchandise and 1% of the purchase price of qualifying food, drugs, and medical appliances. You are allowed credit for sales taxes paid to another state; however, if you pay tax to another state at less than the Illinois rates, you must pay Illinois the difference. Vehicle Use Tax (RUT-25 and RUT-25-LSE) Click here to look up the Vehicle Use Tax rate based on location: Watercraft Use Tax (non-retailer purchased from non-retailer)