Where does municipal finance data come from?

Municipal finance data comes from the Illinois Comptroller's Annual Financial Reports (AFR). Every municipality in Illinois is required to file an annual report detailing revenue, expenditures, fund balances, and debt. These reports are public record.

What are the main revenue sources for a municipality?

Most Illinois municipalities rely on property taxes, sales taxes, state income tax sharing, utility taxes, permits and fees, and fines. The mix varies by town. Some municipalities also receive revenue from TIF districts, enterprise funds (water/sewer), and intergovernmental transfers.

What is a General Fund and why does it matter?

The General Fund is the municipality's primary operating fund. It covers core services like police, fire, public works, and administration. A healthy General Fund balance (typically 25-50% of annual expenditures) indicates the town can handle unexpected expenses without raising taxes or cutting services.

How current is this financial data?

The Illinois Comptroller's data warehouse typically lags 6-12 months behind the current fiscal year. The most recent year with complete data is usually one to two fiscal years prior. Data is refreshed monthly as new filings are processed.

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Finances — FY 2025

IL Comptroller

Total Revenuei

$12.0M

Total Expenditurei

$7.7M

Property Tax Revenuei

$21K

0.2%of revenue

Revenue vs Expenditurei

$12.0M

$7.7M

Revenue

Expenditure

+$4.2M surplus

Revenue Sources i

Total Other Sources

18.6%$2.2M

Total Part I - Tax Revenues

15.8%$1.9M

SPLOST Distributions from Local

9.7%$1.2M

Total Intergov from Local

9.7%$1.2M

Total Section 1C - Selective Sales Taxes

9.5%$1.1M

Total Section 1A - General Property Taxes

3.8%$459K

Insurance Premiums Tax

3.7%$445K

Total Part III

2.8%$338K

Total Service Charges - Section B

2.8%$338K

Franchise Taxes - Electric

2.7%$323K

Total Section 1D - Licenses and Permits

2.4%$292K

Personal Property Tax - TAVT Local Share

2.3%$272K

Regulatory Building Permits / Inspections

2.2%$264K

Other Intergov from Federal

2.1%$250K

Total Intergov from Federal

2.1%$250K

Investment Income

2.1%$249K

Alcoholic Beverage Excise - Beer & Wine

1.5%$177K

Real Property Taxes - Current Year (Public Utilities)

1.4%$166K

LMIG Grants from State

0.9%$109K

Total Intergov from State

0.9%$109K

Business and Occupation Taxes

0.7%$85K

Franchise Taxes - Cable Television

0.5%$63K

Alcoholic Beverage Excise - Distilled Spirits

0.3%$40K

Sale of General Fixed Assets

0.3%$37K

Contributions from Private Sources

0.3%$35K

Alcoholic Beverage License Fees

0.2%$28K

Personal Property Tax - Boats/Aircraft

0.2%$21K

Other Financing Sources - Misc

0.1%$17K

Intangible - Real Estate Transfer Tax

0%$4K

Excise Tax on Energy Used in Manufacturing

0%$3K

Franchise Taxes - Telephone

0%$1K

Personal Property Tax - Title Ad Valorem (TAVT)

0%$203

Expenditure Categories i

Total Part V - Current Operations

33.3%$2.6M

Roads, Streets, and Bridges

17.2%$1.3M

Total Part V - Property Capital

9.8%$755K

Administration - Financial

8.3%$640K

Planning and Zoning

5.1%$393K

Housing & Development - Current Ops

5.1%$393K

Solid Waste Collection

4.6%$353K

Recreation

4.1%$320K

Wastewater

3.2%$250K

Culture & Recreation - Current Ops

2.2%$171K

Community Services

2.2%$171K

Health & Welfare - Current Ops

2.2%$171K

Total Part V - Machinery Capital

2.2%$170K

Parks

0.2%$14K

Storm Drainage

0.1%$9K

Admin Support - Executive

0.1%$9K

Public Works Administration

0.1%$8K