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LaSalle Public Library carries book depicting gay oral sex among teens, ‘Gender Queer’

The LaSalle Public Library, which last week hosted a “Drag Queen Storytime” featuring a local cross-dressing man, carries a book that features pornographic cartoon illustrations depicting gay oral sex, according to a review of library catalog records by Illinois Valley Times.

By Illinois Valley Times Reports | Jun 29, 2025

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Sen. Arellano slams LaSalle Library’s Drag Queen event: ‘Young minds are incredibly impressionable’

State Sen. Liandro “Li” Arellano Jr. (R-Dixon) is speaking out against LaSalle Public Library’s Drag Queen Storytime event, arguing that taxpayer-funded institutions should not serve as platforms for what he calls “ideological activism targeting children.”

By Illinois Valley Times Reports | Jun 26, 2025

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Rep. Davis condemns LaSalle Library Drag Queen Storytime: ‘Not educational—it’s ideological’

By Illinois Valley Times Reports | Jun 26, 2025

Davis says the recent Drag Queen Storytime event at the LaSalle Public Library was not educational but “ideological" and inappropriate for young children.

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Peru ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during April

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 11, 2025

Peru residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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FOIA request sent to LaSalle County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to LaSalle County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Putnam County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Putnam County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Perry County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Perry County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Bureau County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Bureau County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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Bureau County collects $38,312 in County Sales Tax in April

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 10, 2025

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

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Bureau County taxpayers give $78,526 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 4, 2025

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

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Bureau County residents pay $276,620 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 3, 2025

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

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$379,415 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in April for LaSalle County

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 2, 2025

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

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Educational Services industry across Illinois Valley Times publication area in 2024

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 2, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Educational Services industry located across Illinois Valley Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Bureau County residents paid 50th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By Illinois Valley Times | May 30, 2025

Bureau County residents paid just under $4.5 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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LaSalle County responsible for 19th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Illinois Valley Times | May 29, 2025

LaSalle County residents paid just over $10.5 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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FOIA Request Sent to Lasalle County IL Elections Division Regarding Voter Roll Changes on May 29, 2025

By Illinois Valley Times | May 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Lasalle County IL Elections Division Regarding Voter Roll Changes on May 29, 2025.

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In 2022, LaSalle County ranks 39th among Illinois counties with 21.9% transfer dependency

By Illinois Valley Times | May 29, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.9% of income in LaSalle County—ranking it 39th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Peru ranks 78th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Illinois Valley Times | May 28, 2025

Peru residents paid approximately $13 million in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Putnam County ranks 94th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Illinois Valley Times | May 28, 2025

Putnam County residents paid $498,028 in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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LaSalle County collects just under $4.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Illinois Valley Times | May 28, 2025

In 2024, LaSalle County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.