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Silver Leaf/Fox River resort set to close in September; county expects about $130,000 yearly hotel‑motel tax loss
Summary
Staff told the LaSalle County Tourism Commission that Silver Leaf (also referred to as Fox River Resort) will close in September, a loss the county estimates at roughly $130,000 in annual hotel‑motel tax revenue; staff said it is unclear which of Silver Leaf’s entities are closing and that staff will seek more information.
At the April 21 LaSalle County Tourism Commission meeting, staff informed commissioners that Silver Leaf (also referenced in internal materials as Fox River Resort) is scheduled to close in September and that the county’s hotel‑motel tax receipts from the property total about $130,000 annually.
“I think they bring in approximately $130,000 for us. Right, Amanda?” the chair asked; Amanda (tourism staff) confirmed: “In tax per year. And they are closing in September and I think they're going to let 2 25 employees go. So we just…
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