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FOIA request sent to Warren County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Warren County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

By Galesburg Reporter | Jul 29, 2025

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Galesburg ranks 83rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

Galesburg residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

By V. R. Greer | Jul 11, 2025

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Warren County residents pay $104,080 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 11, 2025

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

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Warren County collects $40,323 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 11, 2025

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

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In 2022, Warren County ranks 33rd among Illinois counties with 21% transfer dependency

By Galesburg Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21% of income in Warren County—ranking it 33rd least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Henderson County residents pay $22,107 in County Sales Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 9, 2025

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

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Henderson County taxpayers give $34,727 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 8, 2025

In May, Henderson County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Knox County residents pay $275,437 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 8, 2025

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

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$51,707 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Knox County

By H. K. Julian | Jul 6, 2025

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

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Knox County collects $165,146 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 5, 2025

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

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Knox County taxpayers give $554,157 in County School Facility Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 4, 2025

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

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Henderson County collects $11,546 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 3, 2025

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

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$47,812 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Warren County

By H. K. Julian | Jul 2, 2025

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

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Warren County taxpayers give $140,886 in County School Facility Tax in May

By H. K. Julian | Jul 1, 2025

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

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Warren County taxpayers give $419,519 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

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

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Henderson County collects $95,863 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 21, 2025

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

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Galesburg ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during April

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 11, 2025

Galesburg residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Henderson County saw 14.6% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 23% of income in Henderson County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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