A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.
President Jackie Thomas was the highest-earning individual at Western Illinois University in 2016, with total compensation reaching $254,923 according to a West Central Reporter analysis of Illinois Board of Higher Education data.
Carman taxpayers will pay an additional $102,813.84 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
Gladstone taxpayers will pay an additional $182,042.45 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
Lomax taxpayers will pay an additional $126,423.55 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
Biggsville taxpayers will pay an additional $190,484.80 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
West Point taxpayers will pay an additional $83,438.47 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).