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Sheila Quirk, President at Illinois Central College | Illinois Central College

Tazewell County's eight coaches earned an average salary of $26,101 in 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education .

This is the 15th lowest average salary per county earned by coaches at Illinois post-secondary schools during 2024.

Tazewell County is home to just one post-secondary school which paid coaches during 2024.

Male coaches of men's teams received $24,123 on average in Tazewell County, while female coaches in charge of women's teams earned an average of $28,078.

College football is one of the biggest sports in the U.S., with some college teams eclipsing NFL teams in terms of attendance and profit.

College athletes can now be paid directly by schools after a settlement approve

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