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Shelby County collects $47,126 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 8, 2025

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Cumberland County residents pay $17,523 in County Sales Tax in July

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 7, 2025

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Lawrence County taxpayers give $113,636 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 5, 2025

In July, Lawrence County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Shelby County residents pay $172,526 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 4, 2025

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

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$171,168 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Edgar County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2025

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

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$207,429 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Effingham County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 3, 2025

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

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Shelby County?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 2, 2025

There were 17 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Shelby County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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Douglas County residents pay $287,015 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

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

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Coles County GOP Comms. director: Pritzker's leadership 'has left communities vulnerable and budgets stretched dangerously thin'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, the communications director of the Coles County GOP, has voiced criticism of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker's approach to immigration policy.

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Coles County GOP Comms. director on No Kings protests: 'Vandalism, arson, and blocking streets are not peaceful acts'

By East Central Reporter Reports | Oct 1, 2025

Marcie Miller, Communications Director of the Coles County GOP, emphasized the importance of peaceful protest while acknowledging that many demonstrations have turned violent and disruptive.

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Effingham County collects $113,390 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

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

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Bailey on Pritzker in 2026 campaign kick off speech: ‘JB stands shoulder to shoulder with criminals’

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 30, 2025

Former State Senator Darren Bailey officially launched his second campaign for Illinois governor in front of a packed crowd at The Drake Hotel in Oak Brook, promising a populist movement to “take back Illinois.”

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Edgar County collects $21,386 in County Sales Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 29, 2025

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

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$97,807 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Douglas County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 28, 2025

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

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Edgar County residents pay $122,929 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2025

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

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Coles County residents pay $647,682 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 27, 2025

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

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Jasper County collects $93,120 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2025

In July, Jasper County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Lawrence County taxpayers give $280,874 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 26, 2025

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

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$561,476 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Crawford County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

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

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Edgar County residents pay $172,043 in County School Facility Tax in July

By East Central Reporter Reports | Sep 25, 2025

In July, Edgar County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.