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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Union County?

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

There were 18 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Union County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 35.2% of income in Massac County, a 21.5% surge from 13.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Johnson County residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 28, 2025

Johnson County residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Hardin County taxpayers give $86,675 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 27, 2025

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

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$124,739 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Alexander County

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 26, 2025

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

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Hardin County residents pay $49,506 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 25, 2025

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

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Union County taxpayers give $458,861 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

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

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Pope County collects $226,680 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

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

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Union County collects $382,708 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 22, 2025

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

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Union County residents pay just under $1.6 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 21, 2025

In 2024, Union County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Union County ranks 10th in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 33.9% of income in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 19, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 33.9% of income in Union County—ranking it 10th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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$46,828 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Massac County

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 19, 2025

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

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Union County taxpayers give $46,928 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 17, 2025

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

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Pulaski County residents pay $13,845 in County Sales Tax in April

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 13, 2025

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

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Pope County collects $63,081 in County Sales Tax in April

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 11, 2025

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

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Johnson County taxpayers give $41,598 in County Sales Tax in April

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

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

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Pope County: Government transfers accounted for 39.5% of income in 2022, up from 23.8% in 1970

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 39.5% of income in Pope County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Hardin County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

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