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Schuyler County: 22.9% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 42nd in Illinois

In 2022, government transfers made up 22.9% of income in Schuyler County—ranking it 42nd least dependent among Illinois counties.

By West Central Reporter | Jun 12, 2025

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FOIA request sent to McDonough County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to McDonough County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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FOIA request sent to Morgan County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Morgan County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Hancock County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Hancock County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Calhoun County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Calhoun County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Scott County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Scott County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Pike County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Pike County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Cass County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Cass County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Schuyler County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Schuyler County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Greene County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Greene County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Brown County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By West Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Brown County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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Fishing derby hosted by Rep. Hammond and Sen. Anderson returns for second year

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

State Representative Norine Hammond and State Senator Neil Anderson are set to host their 2nd Annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

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Illinois estate tax reform bill stalls despite bipartisan support

By West Central Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

On March 5, Illinois House Democrats focused their attention on federal issues during a series of floor speeches.

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Pike County?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 7, 2025

Since 1970, Pike County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.2%.

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Pike County collects $33,675 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | Jun 4, 2025

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

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Calhoun County announces final property assessment multiplier for 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 4, 2025

Calhoun County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0786, as announced by David Harris, the director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Greene County residents pay $73,141 in County School Facility Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | Jun 3, 2025

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

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Schuyler County?

By West Central Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

There were 24 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Schuyler County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

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Cass County taxpayers give $93,248 in County School Facility Tax in March

By West Central Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

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

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McDonough County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By West Central Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in McDonough County, a 15.6% surge from 8.5% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.