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Treasurer warns of long-term revenue loss; gaming board to recoup $14,703.92 from Lincoln
Lincoln City Council · January 21, 2026
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Summary
City treasurer presented a December financial report, cited state income-tax distribution changes that he said cost Lincoln millions since 2011, and said the Illinois Gaming Board will recoup a $14,703.92 overpayment from February–March 2026 distributions.
The city treasurer presented the December report at the Jan. 20 council meeting and outlined long-term pressures on Lincoln's general fund.
Key points: The treasurer said the city's general fund balance is down from a year earlier and cited an analysis (attributed to the Illinois Policy Institute and…
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