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McLeansboro Council Approves Implementing Local Grocer Tax; Fireworks Set for July 4th

Wednesday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

The McLeansboro City Council met Tuesday night for its regular monthly meeting for a little over an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has the report.The board approved an ordinance implementing a municipal grocery retailers’ occupation tax and a municipal grocery service occupation tax. ... Read More.

Council Passes 4.95 Percent Property Tax Increase Monday Morning

Monday, December 23 by Jc Tinsley

There was some noise from the gallery at the December 17th Carmi City Council meeting. The loudest thing at the 9am special council meeting Monday morning was accountant Keith Botsch’s outfit as he prepared for a company Christmas party. It took all of 4... Read More.

School Board Approves Tax Levy and Gets Ready for Christmas Break

Tuesday, December 17 by Nicole Behnke

The Carmi-White County Unit #5 School Board held their final meeting of the year Monday night. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The board accepted a donation of Lot 7 in the west division of the development held by Edgewood LTD with the... Read More.

SRO, Tax Levy, and More for Village of Norris City Board

Tuesday, December 3 by Nicole Behnke

The Norris City Village Board met for the final time in 2024, running just under half an hour. Scott Mareing was there and has this report…The cost of the two School Resource Officers for the NCOE schools is $44,900.The Hydrovac, costing $119,000, is in.An... Read More.

Township Discusses Tax Levy and General Assistance

Monday, November 25 by Nicole Behnke

The Township Supervisor detailed the 2024-2025 Township Tax Levy, which will now be displayed for twenty days at 304 South Church Street before it is adopted in December.The tax levied totaled $737,900, including the road fund of $346,500 and the town fund of $391,400.Township... Read More.

Proposed Property Tax Increases to Trigger Truth in Taxation Hearing in Carmi; Cozart Appointed as Assistant City Attorney Tuesday

Wednesday, November 20 by Jc Tinsley

City of Carmi attorney Greg Stewart now has some help dealing with city legal matters. Council unanimously approved the appointment of Allison Cozart as Assistant City Attorney Tuesday night and she subsequently took the oath. Stewart had this to say in advance of her... Read More.

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Bradshaw Challenges Baxley on Property Tax Assessments at County Board Meeting

Friday, October 18 by Nicole Behnke

The White County Board met with a concise agenda, but the highlight of that night was, according to the Bradshaws, they had a 200% tax increase on their properties.Jack Bradshaw came prepared to show board members the intense price difference in just a year,... Read More.

How Much Will You Save from Illinois Grocery Tax Repeal?

Thursday, October 3 by Jc Tinsley

Wondering just how much you and your neighbors will save at the grocery store once the statewide grocery tax ends? A new report from the Illinois Policy Institute suggests Carmi shoppers would save about $127,303 if local government doesn’t institute their own stop gap.The... Read More.

Treasurer Says Expect Property Tax Bills

Wednesday, August 28 by Jc Tinsley

White County Treasurer Mike Baxley says you should watch your mailbox. 2023 payable 2024 property tax bills are heading out through the mail and should be landing where you get your mail in the next week. Installment dates will be October 15th and November... Read More.

Motor Fuel Tax Funding Questions Creating Bump in the Road for County Highway Department

Thursday, February 1 by Jc Tinsley

With 164 miles of roadway to upkeep and the price of material skyrocketing, it’s a challenging time for White County Highway Engineer Brian Ray. He took to social media recently to show a Motor Fuel Tax funding comparison from 2007 and 2023. It’s essentially... Read More.