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Henry County residents paid 24th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

Henry County residents paid $895,628 in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per county in July.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 13, 2025

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Rock Island County responsible for 15th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

Rock Island County residents paid just under $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 15th highest total paid per county in July.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 12, 2025

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Mercer County taxpayers give $39,807 in County Sales Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Mercer County ranks 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 11, 2025

Mercer County residents paid $182,162 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Mercer County residents pay $31,533 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 10, 2025

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

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Henry County taxpayers give $132,764 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 9, 2025

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

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Rock Island County residents pay $159,735 in County Sales Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 8, 2025

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

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$467,182 in County School Facility Tax collected in July for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 7, 2025

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

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Rock Island County collects just over $1.7 million in County School Facility Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 6, 2025

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

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Dan Swanson organizes scam prevention seminars; highlights relief bills and grant programs

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 5, 2025

Scam prevention seminars will be held next week in Monmouth and Alexis, organized by Representative Dan Swanson in partnership with Heather Calcara of the Illinois Attorney General’s office and local law enforcement.

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Rock Island County taxpayers give $13,326 in County Automobile Renting Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 5, 2025

In July, Rock Island County saw an increase in County Automobile Renting Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$537,068 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Rock Island County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 4, 2025

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

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Farmland assessment seminars draw interest from residents across Swanson’s district

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 4, 2025

Thank you to Brenda Matherly of the Illinois Farm Bureau, local farm bureaus, and attendees who participated in a series of Farmland Assessment Seminars held throughout the district this week.

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Rep. Dan Swanson schedules public scam prevention seminars for September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) is set to hold two scam prevention seminars on September 10, offering advice from local law enforcement and the Illinois Attorney General’s office on how to avoid falling victim to scams. “Far too many of...

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$64,185 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Henry County

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 3, 2025

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

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Mercer County collects $110,822 in County School Facility Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 2, 2025

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

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Henry County taxpayers give $231,497 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By Rock Island Today Reports | Sep 1, 2025

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

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Local legislators announce series of free farmland assessment seminars in September

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 27, 2025

State Representatives Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), and Travis Weaver (R-Peoria) are organizing a series of farmland assessment seminars in early September.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Ballet Quad Cities

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 25, 2025

Ballet Quad Cities, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Swanson addresses 661st Engineer Construction Company mobilization ceremony

By Rock Island Today Reports | Aug 25, 2025

Illinois State Representative Daniel Swanson attended and spoke at the mobilization ceremony for the 661st Engineer Construction Company.