Herrin tax take uncertain after Maytag closure
Budget officials report May to October sales tax at 665,400, about 25,000 less than last year while Home Rule taxes also drop by 28,000. City officials say the decline may stem from broader price increases rather than solely the Maytag plant shutdown. Chamber head Sue Douglas notes many workers lived outside Herrin and retail loss may be muted by new prospects and a former Maytag employee leading a new venture hiring former staff.
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Maytag Factory Loss Narrows Revenue Impact Warned
Joe Lapinski Herrin Public Works Director notes that shutting a plant the size of Maytag would cause revenue losses, highlighting the broader economic effect as major manufacturing facilities close or relocate.
Maytag Plant Largest Water User in Herrin History
The Maytag Laundry Products plant used about 2.5 million gallons of water monthly, costing the city roughly $9,000 per month and $108,000 yearly. The city, which bought part of Maytag’s water and paid Bend Lake Conservancy District the rest, saw a revenue drop with the factory’s closure. Public Works Director Joe Lapinski called Maytag likely Herrin’s biggest water user ever. Herrin also supplies water to Freeman Spur Energy and Marion occasionally.
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Thornton's Market Survives Plant Closure in Herrin
Thorntons Market in Herrin narrowly avoids failure after the nearby Maytag plant closes. Owner John Thornton notes a drop in foot traffic but credits added bill payment services and continued family support for resilience. The store, run 46 years, benefits from owning the building amid rising energy costs.
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Maytag building in Herrin eyes new tenants for expansion
The former Maytag site, now partly used by Walgreens as a distribution center, has room to lease the rest to smaller businesses. Herrin Mayor Vic Ritter says the building sees occasional interest and Walgreens plans to keep current staff while others may come and go. Ethan Garrett notes Walgreens seasonal shipping runs August to October with 80 to 100 temporary workers. Chamber director Sue Douglas says efforts continue to attract industry and create jobs to fill the void left by Maytag.
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