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Saline County responsible for 36th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

Saline County residents paid $507,987 in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

By SE Illinois News | Mar 23, 2025

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White County residents pay $25,756 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

In December 2024, White County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By SE Illinois News | Mar 22, 2025

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Edwards County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.6% in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.6% of income in Edwards County, providing an average of $1,297 per capita to residents.

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Illinois House Republicans push ethics reform amid corruption concerns

By SE Illinois News | Mar 21, 2025

House Republicans in Illinois have introduced legislative proposals aimed at reforming ethics in the statehouse.

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Rep. Windhorst honors Weaver Sisters' contributions to women's baseball

By SE Illinois News | Mar 20, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst recently honored the Weaver Sisters from Massac County in the Illinois House.

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Rep. Windhorst discusses Illinois issues and legislation on WJPF NewsRadio

By SE Illinois News | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst of Metropolis participated in an interview on WJPF Morning Newswatch during House Committee Deadline Week.

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Gallatin County: Income Maintenance made up 4% of total income in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Mar 19, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4% of income in Gallatin County, providing an average of $2,189 per capita to residents.

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Prairie State taxes: Gallatin County residents rank 95th in total sales taxes paid for December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 19, 2025

Gallatin County residents paid $40,474 in sales taxes, ranking 95th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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White County taxpayers give $142,797 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 18, 2025

In December 2024, White County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hamilton County collects $12,249 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2025

In December 2024, Hamilton County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Saline County residents received $17,090 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking sixth in Illinois

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Saline County received an average of $17,090 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it sixth highest in Illinois.

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Illinois Republicans criticize Democrat policies amid legislative session

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2025

As the 2025 legislative session progresses, numerous bills await consideration in Illinois.

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$42,203 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for White County

By SE Illinois News | Mar 16, 2025

In December 2024, White County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hamilton County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3% of income in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Mar 16, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Hamilton County, providing an average of $1,628 per capita to residents.

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Wayne County collects $101,444 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 15, 2025

In December 2024, Wayne County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Wayne County taxpayers give $53,761 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 14, 2025

In December 2024, Wayne County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hamilton County ranks 77th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 13, 2025

Hamilton County residents paid $121,836 in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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Wayne County residents pay $41,979 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 13, 2025

In December 2024, Wayne County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Windhorst highlights March as National Credit Education Month

By SE Illinois News | Mar 13, 2025

National Credit Education Month is an opportunity for individuals to focus on their financial well-being.

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National K-9 Veteran's Day honors canine heroes

By SE Illinois News | Mar 13, 2025

Today, National K-9 Veteran’s Day is observed to recognize the service and bravery of K9 veterans.