City: Sales Tax Revenues on the Rise
Shoppers, diners, car buyers appear to be spending more money.
If you’ve noticed parking lots at local malls seem a little busier, you’d be correct. And, if it seems like more people are out shopping and actually buying rather than window-shopping, you’d also be right on target. Sales tax revenues in Naperville are up, and not only are more people shopping in town, they are also spending time in local bars, restaurants and hotels, according to a city of Naperville official. “Sales tax revenue is up 11 percent over last year for the last 10 months,” said Karen DeAngelis, city of Naperville finance director. “This is a tremendous sign of progress, as it has changed the trend from the prior two years where almost every month was lower than the prior year.” Higher consumer spending is reflected in several…
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kimi
6:46 am on Tuesday, March 15, 2011
How shameful! Naperville people you still have not learned??? You think by spending money is the answer! Are you people still thinking that all is well is money your only way to be happy??? Wake-up Naperville! Money is not the way to your happiness! Prayer is!!!!!! Put your family in the first place! Because of the misuse of credit cards you put yourselves in a bad way! Why because you don't know… more ›