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Rep. Jason Bunting criticizes focus on federal issues over state problems

By F. L. Hanks | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting has raised concerns about the focus of state leadership, arguing that attention is being diverted from pressing state issues to federal matters.

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Rep. Dennis Tipsword Jr.’s newsletter covers licensing reform, audits, roadwork updates

By F. L. Hanks | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois State Representative Dennis Tipsword Jr. (R-Pontiac) provided updates on several state issues in his latest weekly newsletter, including professional licensing reforms, the state spending audit, immigration policy, agriculture permits,...

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Bloomington residents paid 9th-largest sum per muncipality in June

By F. L. Hanks | Aug 12, 2025

Bloomington residents paid approximately $5.2 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Normal residents paid 18th-largest sum per muncipality in June

By F. L. Hanks | Aug 11, 2025

Normal residents paid just under $3.5 million in sales taxes, the 18th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Normal residents paid 15th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

By F. L. Hanks | Jul 12, 2025

Normal residents paid just under $3.7 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Bloomington responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By F. L. Hanks | Jul 11, 2025

Bloomington residents paid approximately $5.3 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per municipality in May.