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Counties face over million loss from tax fee limits
Illinois counties scramble as constitutional tax reform ban on fee levies hits revenues. Seven southern area counties report potential losses over 1 million this year as fees funded clerk and treasurer operations disappear and officials seek legal ways to recoup costs. Officials warn finances strain services and court action may follow.
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Illinois
County General Fund
Jackson
Williamson
Franklin
Randolph
Perry
Union
Pope
David Kenney
Carbondale
Concon
Jackson County
Pope County
Williamson County General Fund
Maurice W. Scott
Nonpartigan Taxpayers Federation of Illinois
Springfield
Scott
General Assembly
William Sinks
Williamson County Board “of” Commissioners
Ron Briggs
Union County
William Scott
Fred Blaylock
Franklin County
Dan