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Moultrie County ranks 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

Moultrie County residents paid $299,687 in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 13, 2025

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De Witt County residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

De Witt County residents paid $99,810 in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 12, 2025

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Macon County responsible for 14th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 11, 2025

Macon County residents paid just over $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 14th highest total paid per county in July.

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Moultrie County collects $58,059 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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De Witt County taxpayers give $65,990 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 8, 2025

In July, De Witt County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County residents pay $687,982 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 7, 2025

In July, Macon County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$33,819 in County Sales Tax collected in July for De Witt County

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 6, 2025

In July, De Witt County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$141,824 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Moultrie County

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 5, 2025

In July, Moultrie County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Moultrie County residents pay $99,803 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 5, 2025

In July, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County taxpayers give just under $1.4 million in County School Facility Tax in July

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 3, 2025

In July, Macon County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Deering calls for legislative support after DOJ files complaint over Illinois tuition policy

By L. E. Willis | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) responded to a recent complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) against Illinois regarding laws that provide in-state tuition and state-funded scholarships to non-citizens.

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Macon County taxpayers give $385,384 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 2, 2025

In July, Macon County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$75,906 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Macon County

By A. M. Andrews | Sep 1, 2025

In July, Macon County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Deering urges governor to seek federal help addressing Chicago crime

By Macon Reporter | Aug 28, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering (R-Decatur) has called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to reconsider his stance on accepting federal assistance to address crime in Chicago and surrounding counties.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc.

By L. E. Willis | Aug 25, 2025

Boys & Girls Club of Decatur Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $850,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Dewitt County Friendship Center

By L. E. Willis | Aug 24, 2025

Dewitt County Friendship Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Government-backed nonprofit Shemilah Outreach Center profiled

By L. E. Willis | Aug 23, 2025

Shemilah Outreach Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $300,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Decatur Christian School—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By L. E. Willis | Aug 22, 2025

Decatur Christian School, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Richland Community College

By L. E. Willis | Aug 21, 2025

Richland Community College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $15,147,800 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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FOIA request sent to City of Clinton regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By Macon Reporter | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Clinton regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.