Clark County
Recent News About 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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Marshall Alderman Le Fever: 'Chicago is going to hurt us next time with the taxes'
Marshall City Ward 3 Alderman Warren Le Fever isn’t sure what to expect in the Marshall and Clark County elections April 6.
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Census Bureau reports Clark County population was 15,716 in 2019
Clark County had a population of 15,716 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Clark County population was 15,602 in 2020
Clark County had a population of 15,602 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Clark county population decreases by 88 people between 2017 and 2018
Clark county population decreased by 88 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Clark county population decreases by 88 people between 2017 and 2018
Clark county population decreased by 88 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62442 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62442 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62442 convicted of crimes against justice
There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 62442 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Martinsville convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Martinsville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Martinsville convicted of crimes against justice
There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole in Martinsville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62441 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62441 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Martinsville convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Martinsville during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62441 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62441 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62441 convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62441 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Marshall convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Marshall during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.