Local Government News

Mount Vernon responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May
Mount Vernon residents paid just under $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in May.

Jefferson County: 29.5% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 15th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 29.5% of income in Jefferson County—ranking it 15th most dependent among Illinois counties.