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Perry County residents pay $19,383 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

In December 2024, Perry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 22, 2025

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Perry County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.8% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.8% of income in Perry County, providing an average of $1,650 per capita to residents.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 22, 2025

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Illinois Republicans' ethics reforms blocked by Democrats

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 21, 2025

As the deadline for advancing bills out of committees in the Illinois House arrives, Representative David Friess and fellow Republicans expressed their frustration over ethics reform proposals being blocked by the majority Democrats. Rep. Friess...

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Rep. Friess supports mother advocating for female privacy at the Capitol

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 20, 2025

Today at the Capitol, Representative Friess and several Republican colleagues showed support for Nicole Georgas, a mother from Deerfield.

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Mobile DMV brings vital services closer to Red Bud residents

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2025

The community of Red Bud will soon have the opportunity to access essential DMV services locally, thanks to a Mobile DMV event hosted by Representative David Friess in collaboration with the Secretary of State's office.

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Illinois roads suffer despite high gas taxes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2025

Residents of Illinois are currently facing a challenging situation as they pay the second-highest gas tax in the nation, yet the state’s roads rank among the lowest in terms of quality.

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Randolph County taxpayers give $264,494 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 17, 2025

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

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Perry County residents received $12,597 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 50th in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Perry County received an average of $12,597 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 50th highest in Illinois.

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Monroe County: Income Maintenance made up 0.8% of total income in 2022

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $521 per capita to residents.

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Monroe County residents paid 31st-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 14, 2025

Monroe County residents paid $587,564 in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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Wallethub ranks Illinois as worst state for combined taxes

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 13, 2025

Illinois residents are experiencing the highest effective state and local tax rates in the United States, according to a recent report by Wallethub.

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Randolph County residents pay $35,064 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 12, 2025

In December 2024, Randolph County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Girl Scouts of America celebrates its founding anniversary

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 12, 2025

On March 12, 1912, the National Girl Scouts of America was founded.

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Randolph County ranks 44th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,984 in 2022

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Randolph County received an average of $12,984 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 44th highest in Illinois.

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Rep. Friess supports future female leaders through Women's Leadership Initiative

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 10, 2025

Women's History Month presents an opportunity to highlight and support the future women leaders of Illinois through initiatives like Rep. Friess’ Women’s Leadership Initiative.

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WalletHub study reveals Illinois' high property tax rates

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 9, 2025

Illinois residents are facing property taxes that are more than twice the national average, according to a recent study by WalletHub.

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Prairie State taxes: Perry County residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid for December 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 8, 2025

Perry County residents paid $238,857 in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

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Perry County collects $122,454 in County School Facility Tax in December 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 7, 2025

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

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Illinois schools tackle chronic absenteeism through community collaboration

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 7, 2025

Illinois schools continue to face challenges with chronic absenteeism.

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Representative Friess opposes new homeschool regulations in Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 6, 2025

Today, the State Capitol hosted Homeschool Lobby Day, where Representative Friess expressed support for homeschool families and advocates in their efforts to safeguard their rights.