At 10:25% Chicago's Highest in Nation Sales Tax Starts today,Downtown Shoppers to Pay 11.25%

The Chicago Tribune reports:

On Tuesday, shoppers in Cook County will notice a bigger bite at the register. That's when the 1 percentage-point increase in Cook County's sales tax goes into effect. Chicago shoppers will pay a 10.25 percent tax on some items—higher than in any other major American city.

But,it's even more grim for those shopping in downtown Chicago, shoppers will pay 11.25%!The Cook County Democratic Machine knows if you are a tourist you can't vote them out of office.