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Water/Sewer Rates Headed for Hike in Mill Shoals

Friday, December 8 by Jc Tinsley

12/5/23MINUTESVillage President Ron Gray called the meeting to order and then Heath called the roll.Roll call:Jean: P Buddie: P Leann: PSheila: P Valerie: P Josh: Everyone stood and said The Pledge of Allegiance. Vote to approve 11/7/23 Minutes.Motion: Jean Second: SheilaJean: Y Buddie: Y Leann: YSheila:... Read More.

Rep. Severin Says Pritzker’s FY 22 Budget Relies on $1 Billion Small Business Tax Hike

Thursday, February 18 by WROY/WRUL Staff

SPRINGFIELD – State Representative Dave Severin (R-Benton) listened via Zoom to Governor JB Pritzker’s combined 2021 State of the State and FY 22 Budget Address on Wednesday. Severin says the format was as unique as the speech given by the usually affable and upbeat... Read More.

Carmi City Council Unanimous in 15% Property Tax Hike Following Nearly 2 Hour Public Hearing Tuesday Night

Thursday, November 21 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Property Taxes…and poor execution in explaining the public notice, led to about 1.5% of the population to show up for a public hearing Tuesday night. Due to the overwhelming turnout, Tuesday night’s Municipal Truth in Taxation Public Hearing was moved to the White... Read More.

Local Impact of Minimum Wage Hike

Wednesday, February 20 by Jc Tinsley

Minimum Wage Local ImpactIn a story from our media partner, Channel 44 News, a local business was in the spotlight concerning the minimum wage hike.Several state and cities have already tackled the issue of raising minimum wage and now Illinois is next in line.Illinois... Read More.

Reis Voices Strong Opposition to Per Mile Tax Hike Plans

Thursday, January 25 by Jc Tinsley

State Representative David Reis (R-Ste. Marie) says he is stridently opposed to the concept of taxing Illinois drivers on a per-mile basis. The idea first surfaced last year when Chicago Democrat and State Senate President John Cullerton floated a plan that would whack drivers... Read More.

Governor’s Statement on Speaker Madigan’s 32% Income Tax Hike

Friday, July 7 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner today issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to override the Governor’s veto of Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent income tax hike: “Today was another step in Illinois’ never-ending tragic trail of tax hikes. Speaker Madigan’s 32 percent permanent... Read More.

Business Owners: Madigan 32% Tax Hike will be Devastating

Thursday, July 6 by Jc Tinsley

Governor Bruce Rauner joined small business owners in Chicago's Hegewisch neighborhood today to put a face to the families that will be impacted by the Madigan 32 percent permanent tax hike."Our hardworking families and small business owners are once again paying for the failed... Read More.

Special Use Mobile Home Permits Granted; Carmi approves medical insurance plan for employees with 6% hike in premium at Tuesday Council meeting

Tuesday, January 19 by Jc Tinsley

Les Senesac, who hails from Beecher in Will County, Illinois received approval for two mobile home permits at Tuesday night’s Carmi City Council meeting. Larry Hite spoke during a special public hearing prior to the regular session on Mr. Senesac’s behalf, saying he was... Read More.

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