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Tuesday, March 4, 2025

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McDonough County: Income Maintenance made up 3.5% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.5% of income in McDonough County, providing an average of $1,666 per capita to residents.

By West Central Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

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Scott County taxpayers give $5,471 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

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

By West Central Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

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Morgan County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.3% of income in 2022

By West Central Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.3% of income in Morgan County, providing an average of $1,664 per capita to residents.

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McDonough County responsible for 34th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

McDonough County residents paid $566,609 in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

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Scott County residents pay $8,915 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

In November 2024, Scott County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Audit reveals high costs of Illinois immigrant health benefits

By West Central Reporter | Feb 28, 2025

On Wednesday, the Illinois Auditor General published an audit revealing that the state has spent over $1.6 billion in taxpayer funds on health benefits for illegal immigrants under the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults program.

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Scott County collects $23,707 in County School Facility Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

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

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$47,419 in County School Facility Tax collected in November 2024 for Schuyler County

By West Central Reporter | Feb 27, 2025

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

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Schuyler County collects $46,734 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

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

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Legislation aims to revitalize historic home of young Abraham Lincoln

By West Central Reporter | Feb 26, 2025

Illinois lawmakers, in collaboration with local advocates, have introduced a legislative package aimed at revitalizing the New Salem State Historic Site.

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $7,557 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

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

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Hammond criticizes Democrats over $15 billion increase in state spending

By West Central Reporter | Feb 25, 2025

Deputy Republican Leader Norine Hammond from Macomb addressed the House Floor, voicing criticism against Illinois Democrats for what she describes as excessive spending.

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Schuyler County residents pay $13,930 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

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

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$126,573 in County School Facility Tax collected in November 2024 for Pike County

By West Central Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

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

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Schuyler County ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 23, 2025

Schuyler County residents paid $115,639 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

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Greene County collects $92,324 in County School Facility Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 22, 2025

In November 2024, Greene County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Pike County collects $62,967 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 22, 2025

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

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Pike County taxpayers give $30,299 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 21, 2025

In November 2024, Pike County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Pike County residents pay $39,298 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2025

In November 2024, Pike County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Morgan County collects $27,372 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By West Central Reporter | Feb 19, 2025

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