Westmont ranks 73rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February
Westmont residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.
Founder of Concerned Parents IL on HSD 181 added security measures: 'our children will be getting the protection they deserve'
Kristina McCloy, Founder of Concerned Parents Illinois, a non-partisan organization that advocates for stronger families and academic excellence, stated that children will now receive "the protection they deserve" with Hinsdale School District 181's expanded Safety Officer Pilot Program. McCloy shared her statement with the Dupage Policy Journal on April 24.
DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February
DuPage County residents paid $12.4 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in February.
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DuPage County taxpayers give $422,517 in County Sales Tax in February
In February, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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