Local Government News
Henry County residents pay $42,969 in County Sales Tax in December 2023
In December 2023, Henry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Representative Dan Swanson Calls for Ethics Reform and Protecting Jobs for Workers with Disabilities
Representative Dan Swanson recently issued a Capitol News Update on March 15, addressing important issues such as ethics reform and protecting jobs for workers with disabilities in Illinois. In light of Ethics Awareness Month, Swanson emphasized the need to combat corruption in government, particularly in the wake of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's federal indictment. Swanson highlighted the introduction of House Bill 4119 by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie, which aims to prohibit elected officials from using campaign funds for legal defense, a practice...