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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jun 8, 2025

Since 1970, Washington County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.5%.

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Illinois announces Macoupin County's final multiplier for property assessments

By South Central Reporter | Jun 4, 2025

Macoupin County has been assigned a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

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Macoupin County ranks 34th in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 26.1% of income in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Jun 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 26.1% of income in Macoupin County—ranking it 34th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Fayette County?

By South Central Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

There were 26 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Fayette County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Marion County?

By South Central Reporter | Jun 1, 2025

There were 51 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Marion County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

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Senator McClure criticizes Illinois FY 2026 budget over increased taxes

By South Central Reporter | Jun 1, 2025

State Senator Steve McClure has expressed strong opposition to the recently passed Fiscal Year 2026 budget, which was advanced by Governor J.B. Pritzker.

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Senator Plummer criticizes new delivery tax supporting Chicago transit

By South Central Reporter | Jun 1, 2025

State Senator Jason Plummer has expressed strong opposition to House Bill 3438, recently approved by the Senate.

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2022: Montgomery County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By South Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

Since 1970, Montgomery County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.2%.

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Marion County responsible for 38th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By South Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

Marion County residents paid just over $5.6 million in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Bond County: Government transfers accounted for 27.2% of income in 2022, up from 11.9% in 1970

By South Central Reporter | May 31, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 27.2% of income in Bond County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Prairie State Taxes: Bond County residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid for 2024

By South Central Reporter | May 30, 2025

Bond County residents paid just over $2 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Christian County responsible for 47th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By South Central Reporter | May 29, 2025

Christian County residents paid approximately $4.7 million in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per county in 2024.