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Knox County: Medicare dependency reached 6.7% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.7% of income in Knox County, providing an average of $3,160 per capita to residents.

By Galesburg Reporter | May 5, 2025

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Warren County as of 2022

Since 1970, Warren County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 16.8%.

By Galesburg Reporter | May 3, 2025

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Galesburg Reporter area weekly mass times

By Galesburg Reporter | May 3, 2025

The following parishes in the Galesburg Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Warren County taxpayers give $122,666 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Henderson County residents pay $279,376 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 30, 2025

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

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Henderson County taxpayers give $30,104 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

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$170,901 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Henderson County

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Warren County residents pay $91,073 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 29, 2025

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

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Henderson County collects $10,052 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 28, 2025

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

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$52,495 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Knox County

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 28, 2025

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

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Henderson County: Medicare transfers accounted for 5.9% of income in 2022

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.9% of income in Henderson County, providing an average of $3,421 per capita to residents.

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$42,368 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Warren County

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 27, 2025

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

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Henderson County residents pay $21,952 in County Sales Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 27, 2025

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

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Galesburg Reporter area weekly mass times

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

The following parishes in the Galesburg Reporter coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Knox County residents pay $233,634 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

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

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Knox County?

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

Since 1970, Knox County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 15%.

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Knox County taxpayers give $470,200 in County School Facility Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Knox County collects $138,388 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 25, 2025

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

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Warren County collects $35,250 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 25, 2025

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

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$44,407 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Knox County

By Galesburg Reporter | Apr 22, 2025

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