Clark County
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FOIA request sent to Clark County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Clark County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Clark County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 26% of income in Clark County, a 14.7% surge from 11.3% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Clark County ranks 35th in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26% of income in Clark County—ranking it 35th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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2022: Clark County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Clark County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 3.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.3%.
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Clark County ranks 35th in Illinois for highest government transfer income per capita in 2022
In 2022, residents of Clark County received an average of $13,295 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 35th highest in Illinois.
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Illinois prepares for nearly 300 new laws starting January
Thanks to the Clark County Sheriff's Department, Illinois residents can now access information about 294 new laws set to take effect on January 1, 2025.
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Clark County Board met June 15.
Clark County Board met Friday, June 15.
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Clark County Board of Commissioners met June 15.
Clark County Board of Commissioners met Friday, June 15.
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Clark County fights pending gun legislation on constitutional grounds
Clark County board members recently passed a resolution against gun-control legislation pending in Springfield.
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Clark County Highway Committee met June 15.
Clark County Highway Committee met Friday, June 15.
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Clark County Highway Board met June 15.
Clark County Highway Board met Friday, June 15.
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Clark County Board of Commissioners met April 20.
Clark County Board of Commissioners met Friday, April 20.
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Public employee tally: East Central Illinois
Clark County had 115 public employees – almost 1 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Public employee tally: Top 25 counties in Illinois
Clark and Jasper are among Illinois counties that employ the most government workers per capita, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Big spenders: How much does your county spend?
Edgar County spent $2,109 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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Voter rolls: Which counties see the most men vote in Illinois?
Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Schuyler, Pope and Cass counties see the highest rate of men voting in Illinois.
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Income tax hike will cost Westfield residents $159,313.65 more this year, ranked 6th in Clark County
Westfield taxpayers will pay an additional $159,313.65 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost West Union residents $190,556.11 more this year, ranked 5th in Clark County
West Union taxpayers will pay an additional $190,556.11 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Martinsville residents $507,578.13 more this year, ranked 3rd in Clark County
Martinsville taxpayers will pay an additional $507,578.13 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Casey residents $1,006,808.36 more this year, ranked 2nd in Clark County
Casey taxpayers will pay an additional $1,006,808.36 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).