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Tazewell County voters reject 1% school tax again
Around townTazewell County voters turned down a proposed 1% sales tax for school facilities, repeating an earlier rejection.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskNov 5, 2026
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Pekin 108 faces $40 million in improvements after tax vote
Around townVoters rejected a proposed sales tax, leaving Pekin 108 facing about in identified improvement needs.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskNov 5, 2026
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Woman accused after Illinois crash involving two deaths
Police, fire and courtsA woman is accused of crashing a Dodge Dart in a case involving two deaths and a severed leg found by police.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskOct 26, 2026
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Illinois Claim About Two Deaths Needs Official Verification
Around townA claim involving an Illinois woman, alcohol and two deaths cannot be confirmed from the public details available here.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskOct 26, 2026
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Illinois Voters to Decide on 1% School Sales Tax Increase
Around townIllinois voters are set to decide whether to approve a 1% sales-tax increase for schools.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskOct 21, 2026
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Illinois Policy Institute Challenges Tazewell Tax Messaging
Around townThe Illinois Policy Institute has challenged how Tazewell County school districts are presenting the Schools Facility Tax.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskOct 14, 2026
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Trump administration again denies Illinois disaster aid request
Around townThe Trump administration has rejected Illinois’ request for disaster relief, marking another denial of the state’s appeal.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskOct 10, 2026
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Tazewell, Woodford farms receive state grants
Around townFarms in Tazewell and Woodford counties received state grants as Illinois announced another funding round.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskOct 8, 2026
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Tazewell County debuts bicentennial ‘I Voted’ sticker
Around townTazewell County has introduced a bicentennial-themed “I Voted” sticker ahead of early voting.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskSep 25, 2026
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Tazewell County coroner says no foul play suspected in river death
Around townThe Tazewell County coroner said foul play is not suspected after a body was found in a river.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskSep 16, 2026
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Man in custody after explosion threat at Morton mobile home park
Community and eventsA man is in custody after threatening an explosion at a mobile home park in Morton.
Tazewell County Illinois DeskSep 6, 2026