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Carroll County collects $385,700 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Carroll County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

By NW Illinois News | Jul 22, 2025

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Illinois' role as leader in U.S. processed food sales highlighted

With over 2,600 food manufacturers operating in Illinois, the state leads the nation in processed food sales, generating $180 billion annually.

By NW Illinois News | Jul 22, 2025

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Illinois considers joining federal school choice scholarship program

By NW Illinois News | Jul 22, 2025

Not long ago, Illinois had a tax credit school scholarship program known as "Invest in Kids," which provided state tax credits to donors contributing to scholarship-granting organizations (SGOs).

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House Minority Leader criticizes Governor Pritzker over redistricting stance

By NW Illinois News | Jul 22, 2025

In response to Governor JB Pritzker's comments on potential mid-decade redistricting, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued a statement.

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Illinois State Police celebrates largest cadet graduation in decades

By NW Illinois News | Jul 22, 2025

This year, the Illinois State Police celebrated a significant milestone with the graduation of its largest cadet class in 25 years.

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Whiteside County collects $738,055 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By NW Illinois News | Jul 21, 2025

In 2024, Whiteside County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Illinois senator urges governor's action on federal school choice tax credit

By NW Illinois News | Jul 21, 2025

Senator Andrew Chesney has filed a resolution urging Governor Pritzker to participate in a federal school choice tax credit program.

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Illinois sees progress on education and public safety amid economic improvements

By NW Illinois News | Jul 21, 2025

August 1st marks Sweet Corn Day in Savanna, and residents are encouraged to prepare for the annual event.

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Jo Daviess County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By NW Illinois News | Jul 19, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.7% of income in Jo Daviess County, a 13.4% surge from 8.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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$86,829 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Lee County

By B. M. Rodriguez | Jul 18, 2025

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

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Tony McCombie visits district and hosts senior fair in DeKalb

By NW Illinois News | Jul 18, 2025

This week, House Minority Leader Tony McCombie visited various locations across her district.

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Jo Daviess County residents pay $72,372 in County Sales Tax in May

By B. M. Rodriguez | Jul 18, 2025

In May, Jo Daviess County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Andrew Chesney urges Gov. Pritzker: Opt-in for federal school choice tax credit

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2025

State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) is urging Governor JB Pritzker to opt Illinois into a federal school choice tax credit scholarship program.

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Rep. Fritts honors M Thomas Suits Law Office as July's local business highlight

By NW Illinois News | Jul 17, 2025

For July 2025, State Representative Bradley Fritts (R-Dixon) has chosen to honor M Thomas Suits Law Office in Polo as the local business highlight. Rep. Fritts met with the firm and presented a certificate of appreciation, acknowledging their...

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Stephenson County residents pay $151,248 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By B. M. Rodriguez | Jul 16, 2025

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

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Illinois Department of Agriculture promotes agrichemical container recycling program statewide

By NW Illinois News | Jul 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a free agrichemical container recycling program.

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Lee County residents pay $169,979 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By B. M. Rodriguez | Jul 15, 2025

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

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Illinois approves new budget amid record revenue; Senator Chesney hosts advisory meeting

By NW Illinois News | Jul 15, 2025

Democratic lawmakers in Illinois have approved a new budget that includes nearly $1 billion in additional tax hikes, despite the state collecting a record $54 billion in tax revenue last year.

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Stephenson County collects $246,841 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By B. M. Rodriguez | Jul 14, 2025

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

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Rep. Brad Fritts hosts summer tour events in District 74

By NW Illinois News | Jul 14, 2025

The past fortnight has seen active community engagement in the 74th District by Illinois State Representative Brad Fritts.