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Pike County collects $140,034 in County School Facility Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

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

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Brown County residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

Brown County residents paid just over $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Greene County residents pay $13,583 in County Sales Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

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

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Hancock County ranks 89th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 29, 2025

Hancock County residents paid $796,585 in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Calhoun County taxpayers give $23,238 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

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

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Prairie State Taxes: Calhoun County residents rank 85th in total sales taxes paid for 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

Calhoun County residents paid $920,486 in sales taxes, ranking 85th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Greene County collects $256,396 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

In 2024, Greene County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Brown County residents pay $145,249 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

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

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In 2022, Scott County ranks 32nd among Illinois counties with 20.9% transfer dependency

By West Central Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.9% of income in Scott County—ranking it 32nd least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Schuyler County residents pay $493,777 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

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

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Hancock County taxpayers give $390,924 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, Hancock County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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$218,022 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Calhoun County

By West Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, Calhoun County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Calhoun County taxpayers give $316,375 in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

In 2024, Calhoun County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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McDonough County collects just under $2.9 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By West Central Reporter | Jun 21, 2025

In 2024, McDonough County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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How Scott County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time

By West Central Reporter | Jun 21, 2025

Since 1970, Scott County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.8%.

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McDonough County collects $214,433 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 20, 2025

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

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Cass County residents pay $23,993 in County Sales Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 18, 2025

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

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

By West Central Reporter | Jun 17, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 24% of income in Hancock County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Brown County residents pay $14,002 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

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

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Pritzker signs FY26 Illinois Budget amid Republican criticism

By West Central Reporter | Jun 16, 2025

On Monday, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget into law for Illinois.