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Illinois debates taxation legality on portable sheds

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2024

The legality of taxing portable sheds in Illinois has become a contentious issue. According to Article IX section 5 of the Illinois State Constitution, taxation of personal property is abolished. However, a recent publication from Township Officials of Illinois has suggested that local assessors might have grounds to tax portable sheds based on a ruling from a Property Tax Appeal Board case, rather than state law.

$46,682 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Richland County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2024

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

Rep. Niemerg: $150,000 ‘Safety & Security Grants’ Available for Non-Profits in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2024

Rep. Adam Niemerg has revealed that Federal Safety and Security Grants are now accessible to Non-Profit Organizations in Illinois. The grants, amounting to $150,000, are being made available through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) to eligible 501c (3) organizations considered at high risk of potential terrorist attacks.IEMA-OHS, functioning as the State Administrative Agency, will distribute these competitive grants to approved applicants in collaboration with the Grants Program Directorate/FEMA. Non-profit organizations...

Watchdog training event scheduled for April 13 in Glen Ellyn

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2024

The Edgar County Watchdogs, in collaboration with Jeannie Ives from Breakthrough-Ideas, Diane Benjamin of BLNNEWS, Amanda Piker, a No Gotion activist, and Brittney Norwood, a Dolton whistleblower, are set to host an event focused on watchdog training and local government accountability. The gathering will take place at Abbington Distinctive Banquets in Glen Ellyn on Saturday morning, April 13, 2024.

CTU Embraces Handouts to Non-Citizens

By East Central Reporter Reports | Apr 26, 2024

The Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) is toxic and their notion of giving $2k (taxpayer money) to each asylum-seeking student is insane. Rather than promoting lessons on how to build strong work ethic, Democrats always use their “handout card” to brush issues under the rug. This sentiment was expressed by an unknown source who criticized the CTU's proposal for providing financial support to non-citizens.Additionally, the same source questioned the true purpose behind the proposal, stating, "I’m not sure why anyone would think this idea holds any true purpose other than buying...