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Study Shows IL Shoppers Pay One of the Heaviest Tax Burdens

Illinois Policy Institute’s Dylan Sharkey is urging residents to remember who’s in charge as local tax rates spiral more out of control. “I think it starts with pressure from people,” Sharkey told The Center Square. “There’s a…
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Williamson County Supervisor of Assessments announces resignation

MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – Saying that he has been asked to resign by county commissioners, Williamson County Supervisor of Assessments Alex Simpson, will walk out of the office for the last time Friday afternoon. Simpson’s resignation comes…
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Carterville man arrested after police chase, stand off

Reed JOHNSTON CITY, Ill. (WJPF) – A Carterville man was arrested after running from police. The Williamson County Sheriff’s Office says that on Sept. 4, 32-year-old Jonathan Reed was seen leaving a suspected drug house near Johnston…

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