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In 2022, Pike County ranks 31st among Illinois counties with 26.2% transfer dependency

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.2% of income in Pike County—ranking it 31st most dependent among Illinois counties.

By West Central Reporter | Apr 3, 2025

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Greene County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.5% in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.5% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $2,376 per capita to residents.

By West Central Reporter | Apr 2, 2025

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House Republicans urge IHSA to clarify policies on female athlete protection

By West Central Reporter | Apr 1, 2025

The House Republican caucus has addressed concerns over female athletes' protection to the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).

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Residents of Hancock County received $13,443 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 30th in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hancock County received an average of $13,443 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 30th highest in Illinois.

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Pike County: Medicaid made up 5.2% of total income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.2% of income in Pike County, providing an average of $2,885 per capita to residents.

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Scott County taxpayers give $20,114 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

In December 2024, Scott County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hancock County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 3.3% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.3% of income in Hancock County, providing an average of $1,875 per capita to residents.

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Scott County residents pay $4,742 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

In December 2024, Scott County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cass County residents rank 62nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 28, 2025

Cass County residents paid $215,455 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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Calhoun County collects $26,691 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Calhoun County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$6,765 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Scott County

By West Central Reporter | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Scott County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Schuyler County collects $44,269 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

In December 2024, Schuyler County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McDonough County: Residents received $48.86 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.8% of income in McDonough County, providing an average of $1,819 per capita to residents.

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $43,827 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 25, 2025

In December 2024, Schuyler County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$12,931 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Schuyler County

By West Central Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In December 2024, Schuyler County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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In 2022, Calhoun County ranks 28th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $13,500

By West Central Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Calhoun County received an average of $13,500 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 28th highest in Illinois.

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Morgan County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.3% in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.3% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $2,653 per capita to residents.

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Pike County collects $120,204 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 23, 2025

In December 2024, Pike County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Morgan County residents paid 35th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 23, 2025

Morgan County residents paid $511,133 in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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Pike County taxpayers give $59,839 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

By West Central Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

In December 2024, Pike County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.