Many of the changes and new taxes mean some things in the state will wind up costing more, including gas, cigarettes and tobacco products, and short-term rentals like Airbnb.

Most laws in Illinois go into effect on Jan. 1 in Illinois, but some begin on July 1. There are a multiple new laws to be aware of this summer. Here's a few of them. Effective July 1, hotels with more than 50 rooms will be banned from providing single-use plastic bottles containing personal care products to guests.