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Peggy Hubbard's campaign committee receives $56 from Daniel Von Hoene

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2020

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Peggy Hubbard, Peggy Hubbard for US Senate, Inc., received $56 from Daniel Von Hoene on February 19, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Analysis: How much more will East Alton residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2020

East Alton residents will have to pay $4,052,060 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Peggy Hubbard's campaign committee receives $56 from Scott Morrison

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2020

The campaign committee of Republican Party candidate Peggy Hubbard, Peggy Hubbard for US Senate, Inc., received $56 from Scott Morrison on February 19, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Analysis: How much more will Wood River residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2020

Wood River residents will have to pay $4,619,831 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois named the least tax-friendly state by MSN

By April Bamburg | 2 months ago

Ahead of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s budget address where he is excepted to outline the budget for the 2021 fiscal year and his funding priorities, the State of Illinois has been named one of the "Least Tax-Friendly" states to live in, by MSN.com.

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Analysis: How much more will Maryville residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 19, 2020

Maryville residents will have to pay $6,828,193 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Joel David Funk's campaign committee receives $500 from Thomas Q. Keefe Jr.

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 19, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Joel David Funk, Funk for Congress, received $500 from Thomas Q. Keefe Jr. on February 18, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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Analysis: How much more will Bethalto residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 19, 2020

Bethalto residents will have to pay $6,303,715 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Joel David Funk's campaign committee receives $500 from Prince Mark D.

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 19, 2020

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Joel David Funk, Funk for Congress, received $500 from Prince Mark D. on February 18, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt demands fee waiver program for certain expungements

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2020

Civilians who have been arrested and were acquitted of charges would no longer be required to pay for their records to be expunged under a proposal by State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) that passed the Senate Criminal Law Committee Tuesday.

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Analysis: How much more will Troy residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 18, 2020

Troy residents will have to pay $11,182,356 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Godfrey residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 18, 2020

Godfrey residents will have to pay $10,167,703 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Gas Station Attendant Act would only add to taxpayers' burden at the pumps, says candidate Elik

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

State House candidate and Foster Township Trustee Amy Elik wonders what state Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Oak Park) was thinking when she came up with the Gas Station Attendant Act, which would ban Illinois motorists from pumping their own gas.

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Analysis: How much more will Highland residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 17, 2020

Highland residents will have to pay $11,948,489 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Glen Carbon residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 17, 2020

Glen Carbon residents will have to pay $12,550,624 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Sen. McClure introduces bill for tougher penalties on pet abuse

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) is pushing a bill that would stiffen the penalties for those charged with killing or abusing a pet.

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Analysis: How much more will Alton residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 16, 2020

Alton residents will have to pay $13,970,660 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

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Analysis: How much more will Granite City residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 16, 2020

Granite City residents will have to pay $16,236,409 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 2 months ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

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Analysis: How much more will Edwardsville residents pay in income taxes?

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 15, 2020

Edwardsville residents will have to pay $30,315,385 more in state income taxes if Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed tax hike is to generate the $10.3 billion in additional tax revenue that he has promised, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.