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Clinton County residents rank 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

Clinton County residents paid $265,774 in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

By South Central Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

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Montgomery County saw 19.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers contributed 30.7% of income in Montgomery County. How does this compare to historical figures?

By South Central Reporter | Apr 23, 2025

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Fayette County residents pay $43,397 in County Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

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

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Senator McClure urges U.S. Attorney General to review Illinois athletic policies

By South Central Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

State Senator Steve McClure of Springfield has aligned with fellow Republicans in urging the United States Attorney General to examine Illinois' rules regarding transgender athletes in girls' sports.

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Fayette County ranks 58th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,226 in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, residents of Fayette County received an average of $12,226 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 45th lowest in Illinois.

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Washington County: Residents received $47.8 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Apr 21, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.8% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $3,503 per capita to residents.

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2022: Bond County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By South Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Bond County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 10.3%.

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Bond County: Medicare dependency reached 7.5% in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Apr 19, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.5% of income in Bond County, providing an average of $3,398 per capita to residents.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Marion County residents paid 38th-largest sum in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

Marion County residents paid $542,423 in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in January.

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Washington County taxpayers give $48,482 in County Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 18, 2025

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

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Marion County collects $54,778 in County Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

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

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Illinois Department of Revenue sets final multiplier for Bond County at 0.9455

By South Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

Bond County in Illinois has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 0.9455.

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Washington County residents pay $60,310 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 17, 2025

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

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Fayette County: Medicare made up 6.7% of total income in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Apr 16, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.7% of income in Fayette County, providing an average of $3,001 per capita to residents.

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$355,201 in County School Facility Tax collected in January for Montgomery County

By South Central Reporter | Apr 15, 2025

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

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Montgomery County collects $50,191 in County Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

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

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Washington County ranks 57th in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $12,246 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 46th lowest in Illinois.

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Prairie State taxes: Fayette County residents rank 57th in total sales taxes paid for January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 14, 2025

Fayette County residents paid $315,321 in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

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Montgomery County taxpayers give $103,510 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

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

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Washington County: Residents received $24.75 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $1,814 per capita to residents.