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Will County responsible for 3rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By L. A. Malone | Sep 11, 2025

Will County residents paid approximately $9.5 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per county in July.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Trinity Services, Inc.

By L. A. Malone | Sep 7, 2025

Trinity Services, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive 10 grants totaling $938,700 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Inside Will-Grundy Medical Clinic—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By L. A. Malone | Sep 6, 2025

Will-Grundy Medical Clinic, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $750,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

Inside After the Peanut—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By L. A. Malone | Sep 5, 2025

After the Peanut was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Will County taxpayers give just under $3.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July

By L. A. Malone | Sep 4, 2025

In July, Will County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Government-backed nonprofit Joliet Area Community Hospice profiled

By L. A. Malone | Sep 4, 2025

Joliet Area Community Hospice, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $1,000,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Will County residents pay $810,938 in County Sales Tax in July

By L. A. Malone | Sep 3, 2025

In July, Will County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois DOGE Profile: Muthusami Paravel Foundation

By L. A. Malone | Sep 3, 2025

Muthusami Paravel Foundation, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $74,877 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Spanish Community Center

By L. A. Malone | Sep 2, 2025

Spanish Community Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $450,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Just under $3.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Will County

By L. A. Malone | Sep 2, 2025

In July, Will County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Will County collects just over $1.5 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in July

By L. A. Malone | Sep 1, 2025

In July, Will County saw a decrease in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Joliet Area Historical Museum

By L. A. Malone | Sep 1, 2025

Joliet Area Historical Museum, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $5,495,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: 4kids Sake Food Pantry

By L. A. Malone | Aug 31, 2025

4kids Sake Food Pantry, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $510,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Inside Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By L. A. Malone | Aug 30, 2025

Southwest Suburban Immigrant Project, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Fairmont Community Partnership Group Inc

By L. A. Malone | Aug 29, 2025

Fairmont Community Partnership Group Inc was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc.

By L. A. Malone | Aug 28, 2025

Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $400,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Government-backed nonprofit Guardian Angel Community Services profiled

By L. A. Malone | Aug 27, 2025

Guardian Angel Community Services, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $1,000,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Will County Habitat For Humanity

By L. A. Malone | Aug 26, 2025

Will County Habitat For Humanity, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Cornerstone Services, Inc.

By L. A. Malone | Aug 26, 2025

Cornerstone Services, Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $50,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

Government-backed nonprofit Manhattan Park District profiled

By L. A. Malone | Aug 24, 2025

Manhattan Park District was approved to receive three grants totaling $530,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698, Public Act 103-0006).

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