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Grundy County collects $488,955 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

In February, Grundy County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

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$86,066 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Grundy County

In February, Grundy County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 25, 2025

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Local Government Meeting today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

Grundy County City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Illinois Senate Republicans seek federal guidance on sports fairness in light of Title IX

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus have reached out to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi requesting federal guidance on ensuring fairness in high school girls' and women's sports in Illinois.

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Local Government Meetings today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

Grundy County Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Grundy County: April 20-26

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Grundy County this week.

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2022: Grundy County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Grundy County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 1.1%.

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Grundy County's 2024 property assessment multiplier remains unchanged

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Grundy County's property assessment equalization factor for 2024 has been set at 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

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Local Government Meeting today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

Grundy County City Council Meeting starting at 6 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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Local Government Meetings today in Grundy County

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Grundy County Local Government Meetings today.

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FFA students advocate for agriculture at Illinois Capitol

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

High school FFA students, farmers, and agriculture professionals convened at the Illinois State Capitol on April 9 for the annual Illinois Ag Lobby Day.

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Illinois Senate Republicans introduce childcare package to aid families and businesses

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Illinois Senate Republicans have introduced a legislative package aimed at making childcare more affordable across the state.

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Homeschool bill stalls, but options remain for revival

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Last week marked the deadline for bills in the Senate and House to move from their original chambers to the opposite chamber for further consideration.

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Democrat lawmakers advance controversial gun storage bill to the House

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

Democrat lawmakers have taken a step forward with Senate Bill 8, known as the Safe Gun Storage and Reporting Act.

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Government events this week in Grundy County: April 13-19

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Grundy County this week.

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Grundy County: Residents received $35.24 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.1% of income in Grundy County, providing an average of $664 per capita to residents.

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Illinois legislators push for stricter laws against child predators

By Grundy Reporter | Apr 10, 2025

Illinois Senate Republican Deputy Leader Sue Rezin and State Representative Jed Davis held a press conference alongside advocate Michelle Peterson to promote "Andrew’s Law."