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Sunday, February 23, 2020

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John R. Phillips Jr.'s campaign establishes a Presidential committee

The campaign committee of Libertarian Party candidate John R. Phillips Jr., Friends of John Phillips Jr, has established a Presidential committee, according to data from the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 23, 2020

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Analysis: How much more will Harristown residents pay in income taxes?

Harristown residents will have to pay $81,500 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 23, 2020

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Analysis: How much more will Boody residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 22, 2020

Boody residents will have to pay $101,533 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Niantic residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2020

Niantic residents will have to pay $360,837 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Warrensburg residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2020

Warrensburg residents will have to pay $797,958 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 4 days ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

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Analysis: How much more will Blue Mound residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 19, 2020

Blue Mound residents will have to pay $855,372 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Oreana residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 18, 2020

Oreana residents will have to pay $978,327 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Rep. Halbrook determined to rid Illinois of red-light cameras

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 18, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) leaves no doubt about his position on the red-light cameras installed across much of the state, arguing that the use of the devices may even be a violation of the U.S. Constitution.

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Analysis: How much more will Macon residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 17, 2020

Macon residents will have to pay $1,025,292 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Rep. Caulkins encouraged by 'groundswell of support' from voters committed to fight against corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 6 days ago

Illinois House Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) believes the state's Republican lawmakers should feel some degree of validation by the results of a new poll that finds voters now value “cleaning up corruption in state government” as a top priority.

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Analysis: How much more will Maroa residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 16, 2020

Maroa residents will have to pay $1,328,257 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Argenta residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 15, 2020

Argenta residents will have to pay $1,602,848 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Forsyth residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2020

Forsyth residents will have to pay $4,233,416 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Macon County residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 13, 2020

Macon County residents will have to pay $54,805,176 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Moultrie County residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 13, 2020

Moultrie County residents will have to pay $8,216,037 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Mt. Zion residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 13, 2020

Mt. Zion residents will have to pay $4,623,719 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Piatt County residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 13, 2020

Piatt County residents will have to pay $11,085,837 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Decatur residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 12, 2020

Decatur residents will have to pay $38,764,472 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Former Illinois LIG says ethics commission 'squashed' her findings of 'wrongdoing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | 12 days ago

Former Illinois Legislative Inspector General Julie Porter is speaking out about the Legislative Ethics Commission’s effort to squash her reports on “wrongdoing.”