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Bond County collects $37,949 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

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

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 12, 2025

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$60,008 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Fayette County

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

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 11, 2025

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Bond County residents pay $142,116 in County School Facility Tax in May

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 10, 2025

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

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Clinton County: 19% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 22nd in Illinois

By South Central Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 19% of income in Clinton County—ranking it 22nd least dependent among Illinois counties.

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$38,139 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Christian County

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 9, 2025

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

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Macoupin County collects $102,762 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 9, 2025

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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.1% of income in Macoupin County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Clinton County taxpayers give $154,634 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 8, 2025

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

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Marion County residents pay $317,881 in County School Facility Tax in May

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 6, 2025

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

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Christian County residents pay $325,079 in County School Facility Tax in May

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 5, 2025

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

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$79,184 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for Marion County

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 4, 2025

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

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Christian County?

By South Central Reporter | Jul 4, 2025

There were 28 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Christian County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

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$24,493 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Bond County

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 3, 2025

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

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Senator Plummer supports new public safety initiative in Edwardsville

By South Central Reporter | Jul 3, 2025

State Senator Jason Plummer has secured $75,000 to aid in the development of a new "situational awareness room" within the Edwardsville Public Safety Building.

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Macoupin County residents pay $327,032 in County School Facility Tax in May

By B. M. Herrera | Jul 2, 2025

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

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Clinton County?

By South Central Reporter | Jul 2, 2025

There were 20 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Clinton County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.

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