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City of Peoria unveils “Play Greater” mural downtown

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 5, 2025

A new mural titled “Play Greater” was officially dedicated on the Adams Street side of the Jefferson Parking Deck in downtown Peoria.

CGFA report highlights slow revenue growth and new tobacco taxes for Illinois

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 4, 2025

The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) has released its latest report, highlighting concerns about Illinois’ economic outlook.

Rep. Weaver and Sen. Anderson announce Kewanee town hall for September 17

By A. D. Fowler | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois State Representative Travis Weaver and Senator Neil Anderson will hold a town hall meeting in Kewanee on Wednesday, September 17.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Tri-County Urban League

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 31, 2025

Tri-County Urban League, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $2,037,200 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 30, 2025

Methodist Medical Center Of Illinois was approved to receive a $200,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit The Center for Prevention of Abuse profiled

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 29, 2025

The Center for Prevention of Abuse, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $1,051,900 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Inside Peoria Grown—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 28, 2025

Peoria Grown, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $200,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: East Bluff Community Center

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 27, 2025

East Bluff Community Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $850,001 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Spoon River College

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 26, 2025

Spoon River College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $5,851,330 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Osf Healthcare

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 25, 2025

Osf Healthcare, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $11,625 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Government-backed nonprofit Peoria Innovation Hub profiled

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 24, 2025

Peoria Innovation Hub, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $3,500,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Woodford County residents pay $336,925 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 24, 2025

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

Inside Illinois Central College—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 23, 2025

Illinois Central College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $5,654,060 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Fulton County residents pay $140,639 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 23, 2025

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

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 22, 2025

Peoria Friendship House of Christian Service, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

$721,083 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Peoria County

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 22, 2025

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

$38,191 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Fulton County

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 22, 2025

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

Illinois DOGE Profile: Elite Community Outreach Inc

By A. D. Fowler | Aug 21, 2025

Elite Community Outreach Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $632,443 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).