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Crystal Lake residents paid 24th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

Crystal Lake residents paid $2.8 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in January.

By McHenry Times | Apr 14, 2025

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McHenry County: Residents received $172.47 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 0.8% of income in McHenry County, providing an average of $553 per capita to residents.

By McHenry Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Prairie State sales taxes: Algonquin residents paid 50th-largest sum in January

By McHenry Times | Apr 9, 2025

Algonquin residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in January.

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McHenry County's 2024 property assessment equalization set at 1.0000

By McHenry Times | Apr 9, 2025

McHenry County's final property assessment equalization factor for 2024 has been confirmed as 1.0000.

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$361,032 in County Sales Tax collected in January for McHenry County

By McHenry Times | Apr 8, 2025

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

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Illinois Tollway and lawmakers host I-PASS update event in McHenry on April 16

By McHenry Times | Apr 7, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox and State Representative Steve Reick, both Republicans from Woodstock, are teaming up with the Illinois Tollway to hold an I-PASS ON DEMAND event on April 16 in McHenry.

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Springfield legislators face deadline for Senate bill votes this week

By McHenry Times | Apr 7, 2025

The Illinois Senate has resumed its sessions in Springfield, focusing on legislative duties with an important deadline approaching.

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Prairie State taxes: McHenry residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid for January

By McHenry Times | Apr 4, 2025

McHenry residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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McHenry County saw 8.1% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By McHenry Times | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 13.7% of income in McHenry County, a 8.1% surge from 5.6% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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McHenry County taxpayers give $1.5 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in January

By McHenry Times | Apr 3, 2025

In January, McHenry County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By McHenry Times | Apr 3, 2025

McHenry County residents paid $4.7 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in January.

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I-PASS update event to assist motorists with new sticker tags

By McHenry Times | Apr 3, 2025

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McHenry County residents pay $981,986 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By McHenry Times | Apr 3, 2025

In January, McHenry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$672,903 in County Motor Fuel Tax collected in January for McHenry County

By McHenry Times | Apr 2, 2025

In January, McHenry County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County collects $1.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By McHenry Times | Apr 1, 2025

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

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Senator Wilcox launches essay contest; opposes bag fee; supports sports fairness

By McHenry Times | Mar 24, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox has announced the launch of his second annual "My Inspirational Teacher" essay contest, aimed at celebrating teachers during Illinois' Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 to 9.

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Illinois faces legislative deadline amid controversial bills

By McHenry Times | Mar 18, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly faces a pressing deadline as lawmakers in both the Senate and the House must move bills out of committee by March 21st.

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Senator Wilcox launches second annual inspirational teacher essay contest

By McHenry Times | Mar 17, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox has announced the launch of his second annual "My Inspirational Teacher" essay contest.

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Crystal Lake responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 14, 2025

Crystal Lake residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.

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Illinois pension crisis addressed by Rep. Reick in house floor speech

By McHenry Times | Mar 13, 2025

Earlier this week, Representative Reick addressed the Illinois House of Representatives regarding the state's pension crisis.