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Brown County collects $155,418 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Brown County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

By West Central Reporter | May 22, 2025

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Schuyler County residents pay $41,139 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

In March, Schuyler County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By West Central Reporter | May 22, 2025

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Rep. Davidsmeyer launches photo contest for Capitol office decor

By West Central Reporter | May 22, 2025

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer from Murrayville is hosting a photo contest for residents of the 100th District to update the decor in his Capitol office in Springfield.

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$11,879 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Brown County

By West Central Reporter | May 21, 2025

In March, Brown County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cass County residents pay just under $1.3 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | May 21, 2025

In 2024, Cass County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Republican leaders oppose tax increases in upcoming Illinois state budget

By West Central Reporter | May 21, 2025

In January, House Republican Leader Tony McCombie appointed Deputy Leader Norine Hammond and Assistant Leader Amy Elik to lead the House Republican's budget team.

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Cass County residents pay $92,199 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | May 20, 2025

In March, Cass County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Schuyler County: Social Security transfers accounted for 8% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 20, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8% of income in Schuyler County, providing an average of $4,268 per capita to residents.

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Brown County residents pay $10,574 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | May 19, 2025

In March, Brown County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Pike County residents pay $60,234 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | May 18, 2025

In March, Pike County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Calhoun County: Government transfers accounted for 24.4% of income in 2022, up from 12.1% in 1970

By West Central Reporter | May 18, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.4% of income in Calhoun County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Cass County: Residents received $46.31 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 18, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.3% of income in Cass County, providing an average of $3,659 per capita to residents.

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West Central Reporter area weekly mass times

By West Central Reporter | May 17, 2025

The following parishes in the West Central Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Brown County collects $11,618 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | May 17, 2025

In March, Brown County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Hancock County since 1970

By West Central Reporter | May 17, 2025

Since 1970, Hancock County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.1%.

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Brown County taxpayers give $42,495 in County School Facility Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | May 16, 2025

In March, Brown County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?

By West Central Reporter | May 16, 2025

There were nine offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Greene County: Social Security dependency reached 8.4% in 2022

By West Central Reporter | May 16, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.4% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $4,465 per capita to residents.

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$25,425 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Pike County

By West Central Reporter | May 15, 2025

In March, Pike County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Jacksonville Cemeteries Board of Managers will meet May 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 15, 2025

City of Jacksonville Cemeteries Board of Managers will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, May 16