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Winnebago County responsible for 5th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 12, 2025

Winnebago County residents paid approximately $7.2 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per county in July.

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Boone County residents paid 20th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 12, 2025

Boone County residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, the 20th highest total paid per county in July.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Riverfront Museum Park

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 6, 2025

Riverfront Museum Park, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $6,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Syverson highlights economic impact as Hard Rock Casino marks one year in Rockford

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) marked the first anniversary of the Hard Rock Casino in Rockford, highlighting its impact on the region since opening. “I worked for 20 years to make this project a reality and it was worth the wait.

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Inside Rockford Art Museum—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

Rockford Art Museum, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Federal government sues Illinois over financial aid for undocumented students

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

Illinois is facing a new federal lawsuit over its decision to provide taxpayer-funded financial aid and in-state tuition to undocumented students.

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Illinois Senate Republicans introduce rebate program for utility relief

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 5, 2025

In light of increasing electricity rates across Illinois, Senate Republicans have introduced new legislation aimed at easing the financial burden on families facing higher utility bills.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, Inc.

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 4, 2025

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Government-backed nonprofit Northwest Community Center profiled

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 3, 2025

Northwest Community Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $40,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Shelter Care Ministries

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 2, 2025

Shelter Care Ministries, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: One Body Collaboratives

By M. C. Sanchez | Sep 2, 2025

One Body Collaboratives was approved to receive a $10,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Boone County Fair Association

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 31, 2025

Boone County Fair Association, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $292,100 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Inside Rockford Park District—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 30, 2025

Rockford Park District, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive 10 grants totaling $5,730,960 in FY2024 for costs associated with renovations to Alpine Park, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Swedishamerican Hospital

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 29, 2025

Swedishamerican Hospital, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Carpenter's Place

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 28, 2025

Carpenter's Place, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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Government-backed nonprofit Boone County Council On Aging profiled

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 27, 2025

Boone County Council On Aging, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: United Way of Rock River Valley

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 26, 2025

United Way of Rock River Valley, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,679,130 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Profile: YMCA of Rock River Valley

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 25, 2025

YMCA of Rock River Valley, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Milestone Inc

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 24, 2025

Milestone Inc, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Government-backed nonprofit Prairie State Legal Services profiled

By M. C. Sanchez | Aug 23, 2025

Prairie State Legal Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive four grants totaling $1,000,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).