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Prairie State Taxes: Crawford County residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid for 2024

Crawford County residents paid $917,191 in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 30, 2025

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Former trustee lists home amid valuation discrepancies

The former Oakland Fire Protection District Trustee, Kyley Willison, who has been convicted, has listed his home for sale on Zillow with an asking price of $395,000.

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 30, 2025

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Illinois State Representative calls for resignation of IDOC Director Latoya Hughes

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 30, 2025

State Representative Adam Niemerg has called for the resignation of Latoya Hughes, the Director of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).

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Illinois lawmakers consider $1.50 delivery tax proposal

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 30, 2025

Delivery services have become an essential convenience for many Illinois residents, providing a way to receive school supplies, groceries, and other necessities directly at their doorsteps.

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$18,214 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 29, 2025

In April, Edgar County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Douglas County residents paid 45th-largest sum in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 29, 2025

Douglas County residents paid just under $4.9 million in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Douglas County ranks 16th in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 29, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Douglas County—ranking it 16th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Richland County since 1970

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 28, 2025

Since 1970, Richland County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 11.1%.

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$72,766 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Douglas County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 28, 2025

In April, Douglas County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Coles County responsible for 21st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 28, 2025

Coles County residents paid approximately $9.4 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Kankakee County Board member resigns amid legal action over financial disclosures

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 28, 2025

Kankakee County Board Member Chris Tholen has resigned following a lawsuit that sought his removal from office.

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Orland fire chief retires with large payout; ambulance staffing changes follow

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 28, 2025

Former Orland Fire Chief Michael Schofield retired with a substantial payout exceeding $390,000.

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Coles County has changed since 1970

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 28, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 23.8% of income in Coles County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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$701,039 in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Cumberland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 27, 2025

In 2024, Cumberland County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Hinsdale Township High School District faces scrutiny over FOIA compliance

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 27, 2025

During their May 2025 meeting, the Board of Trustees of Hinsdale Township High School District 86 approved two student residency settlements.

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Oakland Fire Protection District's unaccounted loans raise concerns over financial oversight

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 27, 2025

Coles County, Illinois – The investigation into the financial dealings of the Oakland Fire Protection District (FPD) has raised questions about loans totaling $235,000 since 2014.

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Illinois faces federal lawsuit over alleged illegal property tax sales

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 27, 2025

Illinois is facing legal challenges as 62 counties, clerks, and treasurers have been named in a federal lawsuit over alleged property tax sale violations.

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Pritzker announces bid for third term amid rising taxes and policy debates

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 27, 2025

JB Pritzker, the Governor of Illinois, has announced his intention to run for a third term.

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Richland County taxpayers give $301,919 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 26, 2025

In 2024, Richland County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Richland County taxpayers give $90,419 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 25, 2025

In April, Richland County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.