Word Origin and History for erythro-Expand before vowels, erythr-, word-forming element meaning red, from Greek erythro-, comb. form of erythros red (in Homer, also the color of copper and gold); see red (1). Online Etymology Dictionary, Â© 2010 Douglas Harper Cite This Source
Illinois (IL) Sales Tax Rates by City. The state sales tax rate in Illinois is 6.250%. With local taxes, the total sales tax rate is between 6.250% and 10.000%. Illinois has recent rate changes (Wed Jul 01 2015). Select the Illinois city from the list of popular cities below to see its current sales tax rate.
Chicagoâs sales tax now highest in the nation. The sales-tax hike Cook County officials approved in July takes effect Jan. 1, 2016, just in time for end-of-season holiday shopping deals. As Chicagoans rang in the New Year, Cook County ushered in the highest sales tax in the nation. Chicago is the county seat of Cook County, whose officials voted in July to raise the countyâs portion of the sales tax, bringing Chicagoâs combined rate to 10.25 percent from 9.25 percent.