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Hardin County ranks 96th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

Hardin County residents paid $470,061 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

By Southern Illinois News | May 28, 2025

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Johnson County taxpayers give $339,211 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | May 27, 2025

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

Pope County: Social Security made up 15.3% of total income in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 15.3% of income in Pope County, providing an average of $5,568 per capita to residents.

$167,344 in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Hardin County

By Southern Illinois News | May 26, 2025

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

Johnson County residents pay $235,145 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | May 25, 2025

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

Pulaski County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

Since 1970, Pulaski County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 3.3%.

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Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Southern Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Approximately $1.9 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2024 for Union County

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

Hardin County: Social Security transfers accounted for 12.1% of income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.1% of income in Hardin County, providing an average of $5,591 per capita to residents.

Johnson County collects just under $1.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | May 23, 2025

In 2024, Johnson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met May 19

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Monday, May 19.

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met May 20

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 20.

City of Vienna City Council met May 21

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, May 21.

City of Anna City Council met May 20

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, May 20.

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met May 19

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Monday, May 19.

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met May 21

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 21.

$83,703 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Pulaski County

By Southern Illinois News | May 22, 2025

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

Pope County taxpayers give $78,278 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | May 21, 2025

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