Residents Get Relief, Officials Worried: The Vote That’s Shaking Up Vermilion’s Budget
At Monday night’s Vermilion City Council meeting, members narrowly passed Ordinance 2025-12, which reestablishes a full 1% income tax credit for residents who pay municipal income tax to another city. The final vote was 4-3, with Council members Lucas, Drew Werley, Howell, and Drew voting in favor. Council members Holmes, Continue Reading
City of Vermilion – Public Meeting Calendar for May 2025
Week of May 4–10: Week of May 11–17: Week of May 18–24: Week of May 25–31:
Think Your Local Government Is Playing Fair? These Transparency Red Flags Say Otherwise
When it comes to local government, transparency isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the bedrock of public trust. Residents deserve to know how decisions are made, how money is spent, and how to get involved. But too often, transparency is more of a promise than a practice. So what does transparency really Continue Reading
The Truth About Tariffs: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why It Matters Locally
In recent weeks, tariffs have returned to the national spotlight—and with them, a flood of hot takes and half-truths. Some see tariffs as essential tools to protect American industry and correct decades of unfair trade. Others warn they’re hidden taxes that raise prices and spark global retaliation. So what’s really Continue Reading