Kankakee Times

Kankakee County taxpayers paid the 39th largest sum in sales taxes in March, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $474,863 in sales taxes during March.

The county ranked 37th in the Prairie State the month before, with $512,774 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Kankakee County residents in March came from the Countywide Sales Tax.

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

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.

Type of Tax	Total Amount Collected	% Change From Previous Month
Countywide Sales Tax	$343,729	-4.6%
County Sales Tax	$131,133	-14.1%