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Elwood residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

Elwood residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per municipality in February.

By Will County Gazette | May 14, 2024

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New Lenox responsible for 45th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

New Lenox residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 45th highest total paid per municipality in February.

By Will County Gazette | May 9, 2024

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Will County residents pay $469,619 in County Sales Tax in February

By Will County Gazette | May 7, 2024

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

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Romeoville responsible for 19th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By Will County Gazette | May 4, 2024

Romeoville residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per municipality in February.

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Will County residents paid 3rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By Will County Gazette | May 3, 2024

Will County residents paid $7.2 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per county in February.

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Shorewood ranks 77th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By Will County Gazette | May 2, 2024

Shorewood residents paid $975,152 in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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Will County taxpayers give $2.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in February

By Will County Gazette | May 2, 2024

In February, Will County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Will County collects $1.4 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in February

By Will County Gazette | May 2, 2024

In February, Will County saw a decrease in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Bolingbrook residents paid 14th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By Will County Gazette | May 1, 2024

Bolingbrook residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 14th highest total paid per municipality in February.

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$2.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Will County

By Will County Gazette | May 1, 2024

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

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Prairie State sales taxes: Plainfield residents paid 50th-largest sum in January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 29, 2024

Plainfield residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in January.

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Shorewood ranks 75th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 24, 2024

Shorewood residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Bolingbrook residents paid 11th-largest sum in January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 19, 2024

Bolingbrook residents paid $4.4 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per municipality in January.

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Mokena residents rank 80th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 14, 2024

Mokena residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Prairie State taxes: Frankfort residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid for January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 9, 2024

Frankfort residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Will County residents pay $780,240 in County Sales Tax in January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 7, 2024

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

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Honoring the Sacrifice: Gold Star Spouses Day Commemorates Military Families

By Will County Gazette | Apr 5, 2024

Gold Star Spouses Day, observed on April 5, 2024, is a day dedicated to honoring the spouses of military members who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation.As stated by the official proclamation, "Gold Star Spouses Day honors the spouses of military members who died in service to our nation." It serves as a poignant reminder of the dedication and bravery displayed by these individuals and their families.In a solemn reflection, it is emphasized that "Today we must remember the sacrifices made by the spouses and families who lost a loved one in the line of...

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Joliet residents paid 4th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 4, 2024

Joliet residents paid $6.6 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in January.

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Will County responsible for 3rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By Will County Gazette | Apr 3, 2024

Will County residents paid $8.9 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per county in January.

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Legislative Updates from Rep. Ozinga

By Will County Gazette | Apr 3, 2024

State Representative Tim Ozinga recently addressed the concerning news that MoneyGeek named Illinois the least tax-friendly state in the nation. According to MoneyGeek, Illinois earned an 'F' grade for tax unfriendliness, largely due to the high average property tax bill of $9,000 per residence.In response to this designation, Representative Ozinga emphasized the importance of addressing the state's tax issues for economic growth, stating, "If we want our state economy to grow, we must start by fixing our tax problem."Additionally, the Illinois Department of Employment...