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The amount of money shoppers in Illinois will save for every dollar spent between Aug. 6-15, thanks to a new law that waives state sales tax for back-to-school shopping. The tax relief only applies to items under $100.

The amount of money shoppers in Illinois will save for every dollar spent between Aug. 6-15, thanks to a new law that waives state sales tax for back-to-school shopping. The tax relief only applies to items under $100.

Andy Kim is a former GOVERNING staff writer.