Sales taxes in Clinton are still down from the time last year but Commissioner of Finance, Tom Edmunds is optimistic perhaps things will start to level out as we approach the one-year anniversary of Walmart closing and approach the opening of Tractor Supply Company in Clinton.

Monday night at the Clinton City Council meeting....

>>The Council approved the purchase of exterior lighting for a fire department engine at a cost of just over $7,000.

>>The Council approved the purchase of portable radios for the Police Department at a cost of just over $41,600.

>>The Council approved the purchase of a shared agency purchase for law enforcement reporting with DeWitt and Piatt Counties along with Farmer City. The cost was just over $62,000.