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Windhorst urges action as Illinois leads nation in cell phone taxes

House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has called for tax relief for Illinois residents, highlighting that the state has the highest cell phone taxes in the country. “Illinois families were already...

By M. B. Sims | Sep 4, 2025

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Windhorst announces opening of agricultural hauling permit applications for Southern Illinois

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has announced that applications are now open for harvest and hauling permits through the Illinois Transportation Automated Permits (ITAP) system.

By N. V. Scott | Sep 4, 2025

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Hamilton Memorial Hospital District appoints Justin Epperson as chief executive officer

By SE Illinois News | Sep 2, 2025

Hamilton Memorial Hospital District has named Justin Epperson as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2025.

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Illinois House Republicans propose bills targeting relief for working families

By SE Illinois News | Aug 25, 2025

A group of House Republican lawmakers in Illinois has introduced a set of bills aimed at providing financial relief to working families amid rising costs for goods and services.

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Inside Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By M. B. Sims | Aug 23, 2025

Southeastern Illinois Agency on Aging, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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$17,371 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Wabash County

By L. N. Torres | Aug 23, 2025

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

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Saline County taxpayers give $307,991 in County School Facility Tax in June

By L. N. Torres | Aug 22, 2025

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

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Frontier Community College

By M. B. Sims | Aug 22, 2025

Frontier Community College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $2,642,900 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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White County taxpayers give $21,770 in County Sales Tax in June

By L. N. Torres | Aug 21, 2025

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

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Southeastern Illinois College

By M. B. Sims | Aug 21, 2025

Southeastern Illinois College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $2,150,000 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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Southern Illinois GOP legislators discuss energy costs, taxes at regional chamber summit

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

On Thursday, Republican legislators from Southern Illinois participated in the annual Regional Chamber of Commerce Legislative Summit held in Marion.

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

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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FOIA request sent to City of Mount Carmel regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By SE Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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$6,039 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Gallatin County

By L. N. Torres | Aug 20, 2025

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