City, county finances in limbo

Almost everyone, from individuals to businesses, have seen their finances affected by the coronavirus pandemic, and the same is true for local governments.  With many businesses closed or seeing revenue…

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New laws for 2020

The Illinois General Assembly passed hundreds of new laws last year that will affect citizens in 2020.  Here are some of the most impactful.  Starting today, adult-use, recreational marijuana is…

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Assessments released

The 2017 Monroe County property assessments are out, starting the process for tax bills.  A partial assessment list appears in this week’s issue of the Republic-Times. Due to an error…

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Tax season officially under way

The Illinois Department of Revenue announced late last month it will start accepting and processing tax returns filed electronically. Once federal tax returns have been completed, Illinois taxpayers have several…

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