A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Streator Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024. The request was made by Illinois Valley Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for sales tax collected from retailers from January 1, 2024, until the present date. This included detailed breakdowns such as sales tax collected from retailers by month versus projected figures, the number of active retail locations paying sales tax by month, and the names of each retailer along with their gross retail sales reported for each month.
At Illinois Valley Times, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We will continue to keep our readers updated on this matter as more information becomes available.
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