In fiscal year 2024, Effingham held the 143rd highest for per-household police and fire pension debt in Illinois, reaching $6,427, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
In fiscal year 2024, Shelbyville held the 99th lowest for per-household police and fire pension debt in Illinois, reaching $1,958, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Robinson ranked 136th highest in Illinois for the largest per-household police and fire pension debt, which stood at $6,757 in fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
In fiscal year 2024, Flora held the 67th lowest for per-household police and fire pension debt in Illinois, reaching $1,325, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
In fiscal year 2024, Paris held the 169th lowest for per-household police and fire pension debt in Illinois, reaching $4,478, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Mattoon ranked 28th highest in Illinois for the largest per-household police and fire pension debt, which stood at $18,324 in fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Olney ranked 122nd lowest in Illinois for the largest per-household police and fire pension debt, which stood at $2,758 in fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.
Edgar County residents paid $407,773 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Clark County residents paid $275,628 in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
State Rep. Chris Miller, author of the bill in the Illinois House, seeks to require deportation of noncitizens convicted of serious crimes.
Shelby County residents paid $259,247 in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Douglas County residents paid $464,145 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Jasper County residents paid $164,313 in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Crawford County residents paid $110,595 in sales taxes, ranking 85th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Lawrence County residents paid $171,596 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Coles County residents paid $937,467 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in October 2025.
Effingham County residents paid $538,602 in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per county in October 2025.
Richland County residents paid $410,735 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Clay County residents paid $134,737 in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
Cumberland County residents paid $107,788 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2025.
In June, Cumberland County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
In June, Clark County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
#GoKnights posted soccer and volleyball results along with school announcements on September 4 and 5, 2025.
Governor JB Pritzker appeared on national television over the weekend, participating in interviews on Face the Nation and Meet the Press.
State Representative Chris Miller has spoken out about public safety concerns in Illinois, particularly focusing on crime in Chicago.
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