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Rep. Bost: Democrats shut down the government 'so they can push their radical agenda'

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois has accused Democrats of closing the government to advance their policy goals instead of collaborating with Republicans to keep it open.

By M. U. Baird | Oct 20, 2025

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Granite City ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

Granite City residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 18, 2025

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State Sen. Plummer on Chicago ICE protests: Democrats 'do not want the rule of law enforced'

By L. C. Mancuso | Oct 17, 2025

Jason Plummer, a state senator from Illinois, alleged that Democratic leadership instructed police to abandon federal agents during an incident in Brighton Park.

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Glen Carbon residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 17, 2025

Glen Carbon residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Alton residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 16, 2025

Alton residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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O'Fallon ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 15, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Belleville residents rank 58th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 14, 2025

Belleville residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Fairview Heights ranks 80th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 13, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 13, 2025

Jersey County residents paid $489,259 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in August.

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Collinsville responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 12, 2025

Collinsville residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Madison County residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 12, 2025

Madison County residents paid just over $4.5 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in August.

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Edwardsville residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 11, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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St. Clair County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 11, 2025

St. Clair County residents paid just over $3.6 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in August.

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$158,375 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 10, 2025

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

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Madison County residents pay $320,336 in County Sales Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 9, 2025

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

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St. Clair County residents pay $531,786 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 8, 2025

In August, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jersey County collects $52,598 in County Sales Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 7, 2025

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

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Just over $1.6 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in August for Madison County

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 6, 2025

In August, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Madison County collects just over $1.1 million in County Flood Protection Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 5, 2025

In August, Madison County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jersey County residents pay $211,884 in County School Facility Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 4, 2025

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