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Tuesday, September 30, 2025

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McLean County responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

McLean County residents paid $896,654 in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per county in July.

By A. P. Brothers | Sep 12, 2025

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Livingston County residents paid 32nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

Livingston County residents paid $661,010 in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per county in July.

By A. P. Brothers | Sep 11, 2025

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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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District offices for Rep. Tipsword resume fall schedule in El Paso, Metamora, and Pontiac

By J. V. Ramos | Sep 5, 2025

Starting this week, the district offices in El Paso, Metamora, and Pontiac have resumed their fall schedule.

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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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Livingston County taxpayers give $442,814 in County School Facility Tax in July

By J. V. Ramos | Sep 5, 2025

In July, Livingston County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$751,712 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for McLean County

By J. V. Ramos | Sep 4, 2025

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

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Chris Balkema supports legislation aimed at stabilizing Illinois’ energy grid

By J. V. Ramos | Sep 3, 2025

Rising energy costs are affecting families across Illinois, according to State Senator Chris Balkema (R-Pontiac).

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McLean County residents pay $144,942 in County Sales Tax in July

By J. V. Ramos | Sep 3, 2025

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

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Free paper shredding event set for September 13 in Streator

By A. P. Brothers | Sep 3, 2025

Next Saturday, September 13, a free paper shredding event will take place in Streator.

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$82,657 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Livingston County

By J. V. Ramos | Sep 2, 2025

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

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Jason Bunting visits Cow Creek Organic Farm to discuss sustainable practices

By A. P. Brothers | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting recently visited Cow Creek Organic Farm in Paxton to observe the operations of the Glazik Family.

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Illinois Sen. Chris Balkema highlights back-to-school tax credits and new energy assistance

By McLean County Times | Sep 2, 2025

Illinois families and educators are being reminded of tax credits available to help with the costs of the new school year.

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Livingston County taxpayers give $135,540 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By J. V. Ramos | Sep 1, 2025

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

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Government-backed nonprofit McLean County Center for Human Services Inc. profiled

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 31, 2025

McLean County Center for Human Services Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $500,000 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: Bloomington-Normal YMCA

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 30, 2025

Bloomington-Normal YMCA, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $135,000 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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Tipsword addresses district issues from infrastructure projects to taxes ahead of Labor Day

By McLean County Times | Aug 29, 2025

Work on the Illinois 89 bridge over the Illinois River south of Spring Valley will begin on Tuesday, September 2, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

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Rep. Jason Bunting discusses electric bill increases and new direct college admissions program

By McLean County Times | Aug 29, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jason Bunting has provided an update on several issues affecting Illinois residents, including rising electric bills, a new college admissions program, and ongoing concerns about state pension liabilities.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Chestnut Health Systems

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 29, 2025

Chestnut Health Systems, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 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 Marcfirst—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By J. V. Ramos | Aug 28, 2025

Marcfirst, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $320,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).