Kankakee Times

Kankakee County taxpayers paid the 34th largest sum in sales taxes in April, according to Illinois tax records.

In total, residents paid $611,842 in sales taxes during April.

The county ranked 39th in the Prairie State the month before, with $474,863 spent in sales taxes.

The largest share of sales taxes paid by Kankakee County residents in April 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	$428,014	24.5%
County Sales Tax	$183,828	40.2%