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Rep. Wilhour: 'Free American citizens should never be forced to rent their property from the government'

Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, has expressed his belief that property taxes represent government overreach and should be abolished.

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 25, 2025

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

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

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 21, 2025

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

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$9,930 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Pope County

By N. D. Frank | Aug 19, 2025

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

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$44,302 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Union County

By N. D. Frank | Aug 18, 2025

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

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Alexander County taxpayers give $23,091 in County Sales Tax in June

By N. D. Frank | Aug 18, 2025

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

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Alexander County collects $9,183 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By N. D. Frank | Aug 16, 2025

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

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$8,546 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Hardin County

By N. D. Frank | Aug 15, 2025

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

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Prairie State Taxes: Hardin County residents rank 95th in total sales taxes paid for June

By N. D. Frank | Aug 15, 2025

Hardin County residents paid $51,247 in sales taxes, ranking 95th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Johnson County has changed since 1970

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.6% of income in Johnson County, a 14.2% rise from 14.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Johnson County ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during June

By N. D. Frank | Aug 14, 2025

Johnson County residents paid $207,752 in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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Union County taxpayers give $182,732 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By N. D. Frank | Aug 14, 2025

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

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FOIA request sent to Johnson County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Johnson County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Massac County Sheriff Office regarding number of applications on August 14, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Massac County Sheriff Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Alexander County Sheriff's Office regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Alexander County Sheriff's Office regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Union County residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By N. D. Frank | Aug 13, 2025

Union County residents paid $415,569 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.