Coles County couple leaves their dream home over taxes
Mike and Kathy Bess moved from 16 acres off Illinois 130 south of Charleston as reassessment threats loomed. They said taxes jumped after a brief site inspection and rose further with new assessments. They relocated to southwest Charleston where taxes are about 2,500 yearly, later rising to 3,800 amid the countywide reassessment. The county has seen property taxes to cities and schools climb 67 percent in a decade, with officials citing higher costs and mandates.
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Tax policy and college costs spark local debate
City official criticizes state property tax exemptions for seniors noting they may not aid those in need. He links higher city revenues to rising property values while urging targeted levies. Lake Land College president cites salaries at 70 percent of costs and warns inflation cannot cover quality teaching fees. He says utilities and printing costs outpace inflation and claims the college spends less per credit hour than peers.
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Northern Influx Reshapes Lake of Egypt Community
Locals in Johnson and Williamson counties perceive a northern influx of retirees and developers from Chicago and St. Louis as Lake of Egypt real estate explodes. Prices rise, property values surge, and a cultural clash emerges between longtime residents and newcomers amid new subdivisions like Luxor Landing.
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