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

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

By South Central Reporter | Jul 8, 2025

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Christian County?

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.

By South Central Reporter | Jul 4, 2025

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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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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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McClure supports new law aiding local pharmacies amid rising drug costs

By South Central Reporter | Jul 1, 2025

State Senator Steve McClure of Springfield has expressed his support following the signing of HB1697 into law.

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Fayette County ranks 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 30, 2025

Fayette County residents paid approximately $3.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Montgomery County residents paid 41st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 29, 2025

Montgomery County residents paid approximately $5.2 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Macoupin County residents paid 43rd-largest sum in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 28, 2025

Macoupin County residents paid just under $5.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Bond County collects $392,653 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 27, 2025

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

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Fayette County residents pay just under $2.2 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

In 2024, Fayette County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Senator Plummer criticizes Governor Pritzker's focus amid rising state challenges

By South Central Reporter | Jun 26, 2025

State Senator Jason Plummer from Edwardsville has expressed concerns about Governor J.B. Pritzker's performance in office.

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Macoupin County taxpayers give approximately $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 25, 2025

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

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$618,338 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Washington County

By South Central Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

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

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Senators criticize new Illinois prisoner review board legislation

By South Central Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

State Senators Jason Plummer and Steve McClure have expressed their disapproval following the signing of Senate Bill 19 by Governor Pritzker.

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Marion County taxpayers give $488,641 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 24, 2025

In 2024, Marion County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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$60,609 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Fayette County

By South Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

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

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Illinois lawmakers file lawsuit challenging Senate Bill 328

By South Central Reporter | Jun 23, 2025

State Senator Steve McClure and fellow Republican members of the Illinois Senate and House have initiated legal action to challenge the passage of a contentious bill.

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Marion County collects $822,439 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By South Central Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

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

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Christian County collects $99,060 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By South Central Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

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

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Washington County ranks 28th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 20.2% in 2022

By South Central Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 20.2% of income in Washington County—ranking it 28th least dependent among Illinois counties.