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Pike County taxpayers give $72,266 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

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

By S. N. Mason | Jul 18, 2025

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$9,632 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Scott County

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

By S. N. Mason | Jul 18, 2025

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Local legislators launch back-to-school supply drive for students in need

By West Central Reporter | Jul 17, 2025

As families gear up for the new school year, State Senator Jil Tracy (R-Quincy), Representative Kyle Moore (R-Quincy), and Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) are organizing a Back-to-School Supplies Drive to assist local students.

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Cass County residents pay $27,187 in County Sales Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 17, 2025

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

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Schuyler County has changed since 1970

By West Central Reporter | Jul 16, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 22.9% of income in Schuyler County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Greene County residents pay $12,147 in County Sales Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 15, 2025

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

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McDonough County taxpayers give $30,076 in County Sales Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 14, 2025

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

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$9,361 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Calhoun County

By S. N. Mason | Jul 13, 2025

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

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McDonough County collects $224,211 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 12, 2025

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

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Hammond and Anderson host successful Senior Expo providing vital resources

By West Central Reporter | Jul 12, 2025

State Senator Neil Anderson and State Representative Norine Hammond concluded a Senior Expo in Carthage, offering free resources and services to seniors.

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Schuyler County taxpayers give $46,681 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 11, 2025

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

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Hammond relocates district office in Macomb

By West Central Reporter | Jul 11, 2025

State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb) has relocated her district office to a new site in Macomb as of July 8.

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$289,650 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for McDonough County

By S. N. Mason | Jul 11, 2025

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

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18.7% of income in Brown County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 21st in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 18.7% of income in Brown County—ranking it 21st least dependent among Illinois counties.

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$42,648 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Hancock County

By S. N. Mason | Jul 10, 2025

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

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Brown County collects $135,833 in County Sales Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 8, 2025

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

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Morgan County taxpayers give $35,718 in County Sales Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 7, 2025

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

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Rep. Davidsmeyer announces first winner of photo contest for Illinois' 100th District

By West Central Reporter | Jul 7, 2025

State Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer has announced the winner of the 100th District Photo Contest.

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Morgan County collects $426,578 in County School Facility Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 7, 2025

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

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Schuyler County collects $47,329 in County School Facility Tax in May

By S. N. Mason | Jul 5, 2025

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