This is an increase over the year before when $8.5 million was collected.
The Chicago Home Rule Soft Drink Tax is collected for municipal governments' use.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
Chicago Home Rule Soft Drink Tax collected in Chicago in recent years
| Year | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $9,559,239 | 12.1 |
| 2020 | $8,530,473 | -7.7 |
| 2019 | $9,243,241 | -8.3 |
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