O'Fallon residents rank 63rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January
O'Fallon residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.
State Senator Erica Harriss Passes Legislation to Increase Transparency Regarding Property Taxes
State Senator Erica Harriss has passed bipartisan legislation to increase transparency for local units of government proposing changes to their tax levy. The legislation, Senate Bill 3567, focuses on amending the Truth in Taxation law in the Property Tax Code to enhance public disclosure requirements."I came to Springfield with taxes at the forefront of my mind," stated Senator Harriss, emphasizing the importance of transparency in tax-related matters. She highlighted the purpose of the bill, stating, "This bill is about increasing transparency by making these notices...
State Rep. Schmidt Invites Constituents for Coffee and Conversation at Billie’s Pastries
East St. Louis, IL – State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-East St. Louis) has announced an upcoming event titled “Coffee and Conversation with Rep. Schmidt,” scheduled to take place at Billie’s Pastries in East St. Louis on Thursday, April 25th. The event aims to provide constituents with a unique opportunity to engage with Rep. Schmidt in a relaxed and casual setting."As your representative, it is crucial for me to hear directly from you about the issues that matter most to our community," expressed Rep. Schmidt. He further emphasized the value of such gatherings by...
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- Rep. Elik’s Bill To Help Address Teacher Shortages Passes House Unanimously
- Madison County collects $235,694 in County Sales Tax in January
Illinois Cannot Tax Its Way to Prosperity
Illinois is facing a critical issue regarding its economic competitiveness, as highlighted in a recent report titled "How economically competitive is Illinois? Not very" by illinoispolicy.org. The report emphasizes the detrimental effects of taxing policies on the state's prosperity.According to the report, a key concern is the approach to taxation in Illinois. One individual, whose identity was not disclosed, expressed a strong opinion on this matter, stating, "We can’t tax our way to prosperity. Rather than saddling our already overburdened residents and job creators...
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The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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OPINION: News Outlets Withdraw Stories on Justin Beaton Case
In a surprising turn of events, news outlets have made the decision to retract and withdraw their previously published stories on the Justin Beaton Racine, WI 2016 teacher case.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Catholic Vote president: Edwardsville school district’s gender neutral bathrooms are ‘more insane policies being instituted in our public schools’
Catholic Vote President Brian Burch said Edwardsville School District’s decision to spend $6.8 million on gender neutral bathrooms is one of many “insane policies being instituted” in public school systems.
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State Sen. Plummer: Pritzker in ‘crass spin mod’ over release of ‘monster’ who stabbed eleven year-old boy to death
State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) slammed Governor J.B. Pritzker for supporting the early prison release of a man who stabbed an eleven year-old Chicago boy to death and critically wounded his mother.
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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times
The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
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Illinois Representative Updates on Mobile Office Hours, Taxation, and Women Leaders
Representative from Illinois will be hosting mobile office hours in Hartford on March 20 to assist constituents with state agency issues. In a press conference, the representative expressed the need for less taxation in the state to enhance competitiveness. The representative's district office is also offering free solar eclipse glasses for the upcoming celestial event on April 8, 2024.Recently, the representative honored Megan Tyler and Melissa Bell-Yates at the Emerging Women Leaders conference for their contributions to female leadership. The two women were recognized...
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Legislator Provides Updates on Key Issues in Springfield
Illinois State Representative, Mar 15 2024 - This week in Springfield, a range of important issues were addressed, and key updates were shared by State Representative Meier. Among the highlights were the welcoming of FFA students and agricultural leaders to the Capitol for Ag Day, where Representative Meier expressed the significance of agriculture and even distributed cases of Ski to the FFA members.Reflecting on the importance of agriculture, Meier shared, "It’s always wonderful to talk about the importance of agriculture and see our future leaders in...
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Solar Eclipse Glasses Available for Free
Residents in Alton, Illinois, have the opportunity to obtain free solar eclipse glasses ahead of the upcoming celestial event on April 8, 2024. The initiative aims to provide individuals with the necessary eyewear to safely observe the solar eclipse."My district office has free solar eclipse glasses for anyone needing a few shades to enjoy watching the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024," stated the representative offering the glasses.The upcoming solar eclipse holds particular significance as it marks the final one visible from the United States until the year 2045. This...