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Tourism office keeps 5% hotel tax, flags one large hotel closure and maintains marketing plans
Summary
LaSalle County tourism officials presented a FY2026 budget that keeps the hotel (pillow) tax at 5%, highlighted healthy cash reserves, and noted the pending closure of a major hotel that could reduce next year’s revenue by roughly $200,000; marketing plans and contingency use of cash on hand were discussed.
LaSalle County tourism leaders told the Finance Committee Aug. 12 they plan to keep the county’s hotel (pillow) tax at the current 5% rate and continue a robust marketing program supported by cash on hand.
Tourism committee member Jill (last name not specified) said, "We are right now collecting 5% pillow tax, which I believe is the maximum, and I would like for it to stay that at…
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