This is an increase over the month before when $1.2 million was collected.
Taxpayers in Oak Brook have paid $17 million in Municipal Sales Tax in the last 12 months.
The Municipal Sales Tax is collected for municipal governments' use.
Illinois is the highest taxed state in the US.
A 2021 study from Wallet Hub found Illinois taxes are 38.95 percent higher than the national average.
Illinois governor J. B. Pritzker is accused of adding more than $5.2 billion in new or higher taxes since coming into power in early 2019. As a business owner, he has a fortune of more than $3 billion, largely based on his family's wealth and connections.
Municipal Sales Tax collected in Oak Brook in last 12 months
| Month | Amount Collected | % Change from Previous Month |
|---|---|---|
| April | $1,464,780 | 23.8 |
| March | $1,183,440 | 4.6 |
| February | $1,131,170 | -52.6 |
| January | $2,387,670 | 55.8 |
| December 2021 | $1,532,730 | 6.4 |
| November 2021 | $1,439,900 | 1.6 |
| October 2021 | $1,417,510 | -2.8 |
| September 2021 | $1,458,670 | 10.8 |
| August 2021 | $1,316,460 | 0.5 |
| July 2021 | $1,310,110 | 5.1 |
| June 2021 | $1,246,640 | 15.4 |
| May 2021 | $1,080,670 | -4.1 |
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