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Peru ranks 91st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

Peru residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

By R. T. Murray | Jul 11, 2025

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17.2% of income in Putnam County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 18th in Illinois

In 2022, government transfers made up 17.2% of income in Putnam County—ranking it 18th least dependent among Illinois counties.

By Illinois Valley Times | Jul 10, 2025

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Putnam County taxpayers give $21,394 in County Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 9, 2025

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

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Bureau County residents pay $289,098 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 8, 2025

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

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$80,317 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Bureau County

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 7, 2025

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

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Bureau County collects $47,322 in County Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 6, 2025

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

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Putnam County residents pay $37,908 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 5, 2025

In May, Putnam County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$157 in County Automobile Renting Tax collected in May for Bureau County

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 4, 2025

In May, Bureau County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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LaSalle County collects $199,658 in County Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 3, 2025

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

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LaSalle County taxpayers give $457,196 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 2, 2025

In May, LaSalle County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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LaSalle County: Government transfers accounted for 21.9% of income in 2022, up from 8.3% in 1970

By Illinois Valley Times | Jul 2, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.9% of income in LaSalle County, a 13.6% surge from 8.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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$373,135 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for LaSalle County

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 1, 2025

In May, LaSalle County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

By Illinois Valley Times Reports | Jun 29, 2025

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.

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

By Illinois Valley Times Reports | Jun 26, 2025

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.”

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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.