Local Government

Chief Financial Officer Cory Staley | Illinois Department of Revenue

Peoria County taxpayers paid $721,083 in Countywide Sales Tax in June, according to Illinois tax records .

This figure marks a significant increase over the previous month, when Countywide Sales Tax collection stood at $685,668.

Over the past 12 months, Peoria County's residents have collectively paid a total of $7.5 million in 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

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