City of Alton
Recent News About City of Alton
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11 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released from jail during June
There are 11 inmates sentenced in Madison County set to be released from jail in June.
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Just under $2.4 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Madison County
In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Metro East Sun publication area were approved during 2024?
In 2024, 95.8% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Madison County: Cities registered 341 lawyers with active licenses as of April
Cities within Madison County recorded 341 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.
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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry were approved in Metro East Sun publication area during 2024?
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Prairie State Taxes: Alton residents rank 95th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for March
Alton residents paid $894,784 in sales taxes, ranking 95th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.
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Cities in Madison County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April
The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Madison County in April decreased in comparison to the previous month.
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Madison County responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March
Madison County residents paid approximately $3.3 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in March.
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Madison County residents pay just over $1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in March
In March, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Madison County collects $799,789 in County Flood Protection Tax in March
In March, Madison County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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**** FOIA Request Sent to City of Alton Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025 **
** FOIA Request to City of Alton Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
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Madison County taxpayers give $261,933 in County Sales Tax in March
In March, Madison County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Just under $1.3 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in March for Madison County
In March, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Alton ranks 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January
Alton residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.
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Madison County collects approximately $11.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024
In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.
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Madison County taxpayers give $780,846 in County Flood Protection Tax in February
In February, Madison County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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$976,612 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Madison County
In February, Madison County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Madison County collects just under $1.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in February
In February, Madison County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Madison County residents pay $265,754 in County Sales Tax in February
In February, Madison County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 7 inmates sentenced in Madison County during May
There are seven inmates sentenced in Madison County set to be released from jail in May.