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In 2022, Moultrie County ranks 70th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,637

In 2022, residents of Moultrie County received an average of $11,637 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd lowest in Illinois.

By Macon Reporter | Mar 24, 2025

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Moultrie County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 1.6% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.6% of income in Moultrie County, providing an average of $1,174 per capita to residents.

By Macon Reporter | Mar 22, 2025

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Regan Deering opposes HB 2827 affecting homeschool policy

By Macon Reporter | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering from Decatur has expressed her opposition to the advancement of House Bill 2827 by the House Education Policy Committee.

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Macon County collects $1.1 million in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In December 2024, Macon County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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De Witt County residents received $12,327 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 56th in Illinois

By Macon Reporter | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of De Witt County received an average of $12,327 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 47th lowest in Illinois.

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De Witt County: Income Maintenance made up 2.5% of total income in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in De Witt County, providing an average of $1,407 per capita to residents.

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Moultrie County ranks 58th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 13, 2025

Moultrie County residents paid $249,037 in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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Moultrie County residents pay $116,633 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 12, 2025

In December 2024, Moultrie County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Macon County ranks 24th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $13,606 in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Macon County received an average of $13,606 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 24th highest in Illinois.

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Macon County responsible for 14th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 8, 2025

Macon County residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 14th highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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Macon County residents pay $66,714 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 7, 2025

In December 2024, Macon County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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De Witt County ranks 36th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 21.5% in 2022

By Macon Reporter | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.5% of income in De Witt County—ranking it 36th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Moultrie County taxpayers give $83,716 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 5, 2025

In December 2024, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$48,688 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Moultrie County

By Macon Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

In December 2024, Moultrie County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Decatur responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 4, 2025

Decatur residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.

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De Witt County residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

De Witt County residents paid $65,698 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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Macon County taxpayers give $559,438 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 3, 2025

In December 2024, Macon County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$323,285 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Macon County

By Macon Reporter | Mar 2, 2025

In December 2024, Macon County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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De Witt County collects $21,135 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 2, 2025

In December 2024, De Witt County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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De Witt County taxpayers give $44,563 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

By Macon Reporter | Mar 1, 2025

In December 2024, De Witt County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.