Illinois Valley Times

LaSalle County taxpayers paid just under $1.9 million in County Sales Tax in 2024, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a significant decrease from the previous year, when County Sales Tax collection stood at approximately $2.1 million.

The County Sales Tax is a local sales tax imposed on retail sales of goods and services within a specific county. It is one of the primary sources of revenue for county governments, funding a wide range of essential services, including education, infrastructure, public safety, public health, and social services. The average rate imposed in Illinois is around 8.2%.

A 2025 WalletHub study found that Illinois has the highest overall taxes in the U.S., with rates more than 50% higher than the national average. The study estimates that a median household in Illinois pays an effective tax rate of 16.58%, or about $13,099 per year.

Year	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Year
2024	$1,859,969	-12.2%
2023	$2,119,411	10.3%
2022	$1,921,842	44.9%
2021	$1,326,116	44.3%
2020	$918,838	15.3%
2019	$797,165	-14.3%
2018	$930,022	-