🌱 Why Cahokia homeowners face the highest property tax rates in the county
Cahokia, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readGood morning Cahokia! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Why Cahokia homeowners face the highest property tax rates in the county
Also on today's calendar: Michael B Whit and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: Why does an elephant stand on a marshmallow? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 85 and low of 64 degrees.
- Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 88, low: 66. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Periods of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 69 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Effective property tax rate in St. Clair County outpaced national average in Q2 2024 (metroeastsun.com) — Homeowners in Cahokia are paying the highest effective property tax rate in St. Clair County, with a median 5.5% rate based on 2024 data. The report compares Cahokia’s taxes and home prices to nearby communities, showing local owners pay far more than both the county and national averages. This context can help residents gauge whether their tax bills seem unusually high. 
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System Of A Clown at Pop's Nightclub →
Pop's NightClub & Concert Venue, 1403 Mississippi Ave, Sauget
7:00 pm
Wednesday August 5
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Other local events
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Finance/Personnel Committee Meetings
Cahokia CUSD 187 East Saint Louis, IL 62206
6:00 pm -
Michael B Whit →
Pop's NightClub & Concert Venue, 1403 Mississippi Ave, Sauget
5:00 pm -
Michael B. Whit's Music Row Rebellion →
Pop's NightClub & Concert Venue, 1403 Mississippi Ave, Sauget
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Joliet Slammers at Gateway Grizzlies →
Arsenal BG Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd, Sauget
6:59 pm -
DRONE SHOW NIGHTS →
Arsenal BG Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd, Sauget
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Gateway Grizzlies vs. Ottawa Titans →
Arsenal BG Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd, Sauget
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Ottawa Titans at Gateway Grizzlies →
Arsenal BG Ballpark, 2301 Grizzlie Bear Blvd, Sauget
6:59 pm
Tuesday August 4
Saturday August 8
Sunday August 9
Friday August 14
Sunday August 16
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Finance/Personnel Committee Meetings
Cahokia CUSD 187 East Saint Louis, IL 62206
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Bluffview PTO
Dupo CUSD 196 Bluffview Elementary School, 905 Bluffview Elementary Ln, Dupo
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School Board Meeting
Cahokia CUSD 187 East Saint Louis, IL 62206
6:30 pm
Tuesday August 4
Wednesday August 5
Monday August 10
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🗞 Nearby News
Sauget
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- East St. Louis Event Blends Back-to-School Help With Outreach (riverbender.com)
- Track state champ and a wife make it banner year for CM's Jake Peal (bnd.com)
- Miles Davis Estate Bio Page (shorefire.com)
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