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🌱 How a new EV charger and tax moves will impact Robinson

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Good morning Robinson! 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:

  • How a new EV charger and tax moves will impact Robinson
  • What could a new FOIA request reveal about Robinson’s 2025 contracts?

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, cold; a p.m. flurry, with a high of 33 and low of 29 degrees.
  • Friday: Chilly with low clouds, temps: high: 37, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Saturday: Cloudy, a little snow; frigid, with a high of 18 and low of -5 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• City, Ameren to add EV station at civic center (suncommercial.com) — Robinson officials have approved a deal with Ameren Illinois to install a public EV charging station at the Robinson Civic Center, with work expected in early 2026 and grant funds also planning future fleet electrification. The council also extended its solar farm moratorium, set the annual property tax levy while abating bond taxes, advanced two property condemnations, and heard updates on police staffing and city services like leaf pickup.
   

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• FOIA request sent to City of Robinson regarding new or amended contracts on December 9, 2025 (eastcentralreporter.com) — A media outlet has filed a Freedom of Information Act request with the City of Robinson seeking copies of new or amended public works, technology, and professional services contracts signed between January and March 2025. The requester, tied to a transparency-focused coalition, aims to review how Robinson spends public funds, and promises to share findings along with other government accountability updates relevant to local residents.
   

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