Regional retail sales rise in Chester and Benton woes
Chester posts about $9.4 million in 2008 retail sales up 15 percent driven by groceries and a nearby grocer closure, with building purchases rising to $6.5 million. Benton shows an 11.2 percent drop in 2003 in auto related sectors. losses reduce city sales tax by about $40,000 from 2002 to 2003. Carbondale leads Southern Illinois 2003 retail totals with $526.8 billion in sales and uses about 13 percent of its $40 million operating budget from sales taxes. STEVE BINDER notes and contacts.
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Benton
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Carbondale
Regional Retail Regional Retail Marion Carbondale rhe NDA M. ETHRIDGE
Regional retail item related to Marion and Carbondale features references to NDA and a person named M Ethridge, indicating a local business or sales matter in a small town context. The readable fragment suggests a corporate or store notice without a clear outcome or date.
Marion Construction Boom Doubles This Year
Page One notes rapid growth as Marion sees twice as many new buildings rising now compared with the same period last year. The item questions what Marion is doing right to spur such development.
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Blagojevich Use Of Public Pressure Shapes Budget Debate
The governor relies on the bully pulpit to push his budget plan while lawmakers press hearings and demand details. Speaker Madigan tightens oversight as discussions continue on 54 billion plan, borrowing, taxes, and potential reforms.
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Collinsville
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Dchicago
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Miguel del Valle
State Board of Education
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Farmland Tax Reclassifications Spur Reassessment Push
County officials say wooded parcels with forestry plans may regain farmland status as Illinois Bulletin 810 prompts reassessment. Foresters warn some lands may be misclassified, while landowners like Fuhrhop seek plans to restore eligibility.
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Fritsche
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Illinois Department of Revenue
Mike Klemens
Department of Revenue
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Perry County
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