Kankakee Times

Iroquois County taxpayers paid $59,979 in Countywide Sales Tax in October, according to Illinois tax records.

This figure marks a noticeable decrease from the previous month, where Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $62,032.

Over the past 12 months, Iroquois County's residents have collectively paid a total of $730,597 in Countywide Sales Tax.

The Countywide Sales Tax, a crucial revenue stream, is primarily allocated for county governments use.

Despite fluctuations in tax collection, Illinois continues to be one of the highest-taxed states in the U.S. According to a Wallet Hub study from March 2023, the state ranked as having the highest tax burden, approximately 39.83% above the national average.

Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.

Month	Amount Collected	% Change from Previous Month
October	$59,979	-3.3
September	$62,032	3.7
August	$59,795	-1.7
July	$60,849	-1.8
June	$61,971	2.5
May	$60,465	-3.9
April	$62,928	24.1
March	$50,704	-6.8
February	$54,379	-22.2
January	$69,925	10
December 2022	$63,559	-0.7
November 2022	$64,011	-0.2