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Pekin ranks 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By B. B. Benner | Jul 13, 2025

Pekin residents paid just over $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Stark County residents pay $14,857 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 13, 2025

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

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East Peoria residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

By B. B. Benner | Jul 12, 2025

East Peoria residents paid just over $2.9 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Peoria County collects approximately $1.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 12, 2025

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

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Peoria responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By B. B. Benner | Jul 11, 2025

Peoria residents paid just over $5.6 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per municipality in May.

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$19,990 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Marshall County

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 11, 2025

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

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Darin LaHood discusses local visits and legislative priorities in recent social media posts

By Peoria Standard | Jul 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood shared updates from his recent activities in Illinois's 16th District via social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025.

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Fulton County collects $73,545 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 10, 2025

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

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Darin LaHood discusses community engagement and legislative updates with Illinois' 16th District

By Peoria Standard | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Darin LaHood shared recent district activities including a visit to Bloomington’s Western Avenue Community Center (July 9) and updates from a constituent town hall (July 10).

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Woodford County ranks 12th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 15.4% in 2022

By Peoria Standard | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 15.4% of income in Woodford County—ranking it 12th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Woodford County collects $130,441 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 9, 2025

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

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Tazewell County taxpayers give $938,234 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 8, 2025

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

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darin lahood discusses texas floods relief efforts

By Peoria Standard | Jul 8, 2025

In recent tweets dated July 7-8, Darin LaHood extended support to flood victims in Texas while expressing gratitude towards first responders like Rescue 136 from Dixon for their efforts.

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Stark County taxpayers give $28,945 in County Sales Tax in May

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 7, 2025

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

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across Peoria Standard publication area

By Peoria Standard | Jul 7, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Construction industry located across Peoria Standard 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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We Are Here: Stop The Violence March planned for July 12

By Peoria Standard | Jul 7, 2025

The We Are Here: Stop The Violence March is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 12, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. The event is sponsored by Next Level Academies.

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Peoria hosts appreciation cookout for residents on July 17

By Peoria Standard | Jul 7, 2025

Join the Community Development Department of Peoria for a community gathering at the Great Neighbor Appreciation Cookout.

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LaHood supports major economic relief package with focus on taxes and border security

By Peoria Standard | Jul 7, 2025

Congressman Darin LaHood, representing Illinois' 16th Congressional District, has voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

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Peoria announces events for Great Neighbor Appreciation Week

By Peoria Standard | Jul 7, 2025

The city of Peoria is gearing up to celebrate the 10th annual Great Neighbor Appreciation Week from July 12 to July 18.

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$594,727 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Tazewell County

By A. D. Fowler | Jul 6, 2025

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