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Macon County responsible for 13th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

Macon County residents paid just under $24.7 million in sales taxes, the 13th highest total paid per county in 2024.

By Macon Reporter | May 30, 2025

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Moultrie County ranks 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

Moultrie County residents paid just over $3 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

By Macon Reporter | May 29, 2025

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Regan Deering criticizes Illinois government growth and calls for budget transparency

By Macon Reporter | May 29, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering of Decatur has raised concerns about the expansion of Illinois government and transparency in budget processes through an op-ed published in the Chicago Tribune.

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De Witt County residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 28, 2025

De Witt County residents paid $904,321 in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Decatur residents paid 22nd-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 28, 2025

Decatur residents paid just over $28.6 million in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Macon County taxpayers give $715,604 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 27, 2025

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

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Moultrie County: Social Security made up 5.6% of total income in 2022

By Macon Reporter | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.6% of income in Moultrie County, providing an average of $4,184 per capita to residents.

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Macon County collects approximately $6.7 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 26, 2025

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

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$343,669 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for De Witt County

By Macon Reporter | May 25, 2025

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

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Macon Reporter area weekly mass times

By Macon Reporter | May 24, 2025

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

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Macon County residents pay approximately $3.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 24, 2025

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

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Moultrie County collects just over $1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Macon Reporter | May 23, 2025

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

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Village of Warrensburg Finance Committee met May 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Village of Warrensburg Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Friday, May 23

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Illinois district receives $1.2 million for local transportation enhancements

By Macon Reporter | May 23, 2025

State Representative Regan Deering has announced the allocation of $1.2 million in Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) awards to projects within the 88th House District.

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Village of Lovington Board of Trustees met April 29

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2025

Village of Lovington Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 29.

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Village of Forsyth Public Library, Library Commission met April 23

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2025

Village of Forsyth Public Library, Library Commission met Wednesday, April 23.

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Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met April 23

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2025

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 23.

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Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2025

Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education met Monday, May 19.

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Village of Warrensburg Village Board met April 21

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2025

Village of Warrensburg Village Board met Monday, April 21.

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Arthur Public Library District Board met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | May 22, 2025

Arthur Public Library District Board met Monday, May 19.