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$28,613 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Putnam County

By J. D. Hawthorne | Aug 1, 2025

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

LaSalle County responsible for 19th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 13, 2025

LaSalle County residents paid just over $1 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per county in May.

Putnam County residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 12, 2025

Putnam County residents paid $59,302 in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

Bureau County ranks 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 11, 2025

Bureau County residents paid $416,894 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

Putnam County taxpayers give $21,394 in County Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 9, 2025

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

Bureau County residents pay $289,098 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 8, 2025

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

$80,317 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Bureau County

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 7, 2025

In May, Bureau County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Bureau County collects $47,322 in County Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 6, 2025

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

Putnam County residents pay $37,908 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 5, 2025

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

$157 in County Automobile Renting Tax collected in May for Bureau County

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 4, 2025

In May, Bureau County saw a decrease in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

LaSalle County collects $199,658 in County Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 3, 2025

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

LaSalle County taxpayers give $457,196 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 2, 2025

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

$373,135 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for LaSalle County

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jul 1, 2025

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

LaSalle County residents paid 19th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jun 13, 2025

LaSalle County residents paid approximately $1 million in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per county in April.

Bureau County residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for April

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jun 12, 2025

Bureau County residents paid $393,640 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

Putnam County ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

By J. D. Hawthorne | Jun 11, 2025

Putnam County residents paid $53,336 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

Illinois Rep. Briel’s ban on self-administered sexual assault evidence kits passes House and Senate

By J. D. Hawthorne | May 23, 2025

State Rep. Amy Briel authored a bill banning self-administered sexual assault evidence kits that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

Putnam County ranks 96th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

By J. D. Hawthorne | May 13, 2025

Putnam County residents paid $48,438 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

Prairie State Taxes: Bureau County residents rank 51st in total sales taxes paid for March

By J. D. Hawthorne | May 12, 2025

Bureau County residents paid $363,915 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

LaSalle County responsible for 19th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By J. D. Hawthorne | May 11, 2025

LaSalle County residents paid $871,295 in sales taxes, the 19th highest total paid per county in March.

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