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Edwards County taxpayers give $54,353 in County School Facility Tax in April

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

By SE Illinois News | Jun 14, 2025

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Rep. Windhorst highlights importance of Flag Day

June 14 marks Flag Day, a day dedicated to honoring the American flag and reflecting on the ideals it represents.

By SE Illinois News | Jun 14, 2025

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U.S. Army celebrates its 250th anniversary

By SE Illinois News | Jun 14, 2025

Since June 14, 1775, the U.S. Army has been a steadfast institution of strength and dedication.

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Windhorst urges Democrats for reforms following Madigan's prison sentence

By SE Illinois News | Jun 13, 2025

On June 13, 2025, former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, along with three years of probation and a $2.5 million fine.

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Gallatin County residents pay $26,426 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By SE Illinois News | Jun 11, 2025

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

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Hamilton County: Government transfers accounted for 26.7% of income in 2022, up from 16.6% in 1970

By SE Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.7% of income in Hamilton County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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FOIA request sent to White County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By SE Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to White County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Saline County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By SE Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Saline County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Gallatin County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By SE Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Gallatin County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Hamilton County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By SE Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Hamilton County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Wabash County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By SE Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Wabash County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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Wayne County taxpayers give $71,330 in County Sales Tax in April

By SE Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

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

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Windhorst discusses state budget and party politics on WJPF radio

By SE Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst recently participated in an interview with Tom Miller on the WJPF Morning Newswatch.

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Rep. Windhorst marks D-Day anniversary with remembrance statement

By SE Illinois News | Jun 6, 2025

June 6 marks the anniversary of D-Day, the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.

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Rep. Windhorst launches summer reading program with baseball game reward

By SE Illinois News | Jun 5, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst has launched his annual Summer Reading Program for students entering grades 1 through 4 in the upcoming school year.

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Hamilton County taxpayers give $17,230 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By SE Illinois News | Jun 4, 2025

In April, Hamilton County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Tentative multiplier announced for White County property assessments

By SE Illinois News | Jun 4, 2025

White County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Wayne County collects $127,351 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By SE Illinois News | Jun 3, 2025

In April, Wayne County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Saline County?

By SE Illinois News | Jun 2, 2025

There were 42 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Saline County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

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Edwards County sets final property assessment multiplier for 2024

By SE Illinois News | Jun 2, 2025

Edwards County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, as announced by David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).