Jackson County collects $537,268 in County School Facility Tax in December 2023
In December 2023, Jackson County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Prairie State sales taxes: Marion residents paid 26th-largest sum in December 2023
Marion residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in December 2023.
- Prairie State sales taxes: Jackson County residents paid 26th-largest sum in December 2023
- Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded English IAR expectations in Jackson County in 2021-22 school year?
- Williamson County residents pay $114,473 in County Sales Tax in December 2023
- Prairie State taxes: Carbondale residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid for December 2023
- Williamson County residents paid 17th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2023
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Carbondale Reporter area weekly mass times
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