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

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

By Galesburg Reporter | Jul 10, 2025

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

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

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 22, 2025

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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.

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

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 10, 2025

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

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Warren County collects $40,677 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

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

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Educational Services industry in Galesburg Reporter publication area during 2024?

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 9, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Educational Services employers across Galesburg Reporter publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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$56,614 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Knox County

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 8, 2025

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

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$10,585 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Henderson County

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 7, 2025

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

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$18,393 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Henderson County

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 4, 2025

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

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Galesburg Reporter publication area in 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 3, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across Galesburg Reporter publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Knox County residents pay $287,919 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By Galesburg Reporter | Jun 2, 2025

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

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Knox County responsible for 18th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | May 30, 2025

Knox County residents paid just over $11.2 million in sales taxes, the 18th highest total paid per county in 2024.

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Warren County ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | May 30, 2025

Warren County residents paid approximately $3.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Henderson County residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | May 29, 2025

Henderson County residents paid $546,140 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Galesburg ranks 77th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | May 28, 2025

Galesburg residents paid just under $13.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Warren County collects $519,308 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Galesburg Reporter | May 27, 2025

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