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Joe Deacon
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News Reporter, WCBU-FM (Peoria, IL)
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By Joe Deacon Verified| On Deck@ Adoption of a municipal grocery tax to replace the upcoming elimination of the state’s tax will go before the Peoria City Council at its next meeting Tuesday. Legislation repealing Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax takes effect Jan. 1. Revenue collected by the state from that tax had been redistributed back to the municipalities, meaning the impending end of the tax leaves a funding gap for local governments. City Manager Patrick Urich says Peoria’s gap amounts to approximately $5 million annually.
By Joe Deacon Verified| On Deck@ Peoria will remain the host for the Illinois High School Association’s softball state finals for at least the next three years. The IHSA announced Wednesday that its Board of Directors secured a contract extension to keep the event at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex through the 2028 state tournament.
By Joe Deacon Verified| On Deck@ Adoption of a municipal grocery tax to replace the upcoming elimination of the state’s tax will go before the Peoria City Council at its next meeting Tuesday. Legislation repealing Illinois’ statewide 1% grocery tax takes effect Jan. 1. Revenue collected by the state from that tax had been redistributed back to the municipalities, meaning the impending end of the tax leaves a funding gap for local governments. City Manager Patrick Urich says Peoria’s gap amounts to approximately $5 million annually.
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WCBU-FM (Peoria, IL)