Coles County
Recent News About Coles County
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Coles County: 23.8% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 50th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.8% of income in Coles County—ranking it 50th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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Trial date set for former Oakland FPD Trustee Jerry Willison
Today, a case status hearing took place for Jerry Willison, a former trustee of the Oakland Fire Protection District.
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In 2022, Coles County ranks 53rd among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $12,430
In 2022, residents of Coles County received an average of $12,430 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 50th lowest in Illinois.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Coles County as of 2022
Since 1970, Coles County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 4.4%.
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Public hearings begin on Coles Wind siting application
Public hearings have commenced regarding the siting application for "Coles Wind" at the Coles County Courthouse in Charleston, Illinois.
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Class action filed against Coles County officials over jail conditions
A federal class action lawsuit has been filed against Coles County, Illinois, Sheriff Kent Martin, and several correctional officers.
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Paris residents charged with UTV theft in Coles County
Two individuals from Paris, Illinois, have been taken into custody by authorities in Coles County.
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Army recruiter charged with sex crimes against minors in Illinois
United States Army Recruiter Bryan Marine from Effingham County, Illinois, faces multiple charges related to alleged sex crimes against minors in Edgar and Coles Counties.
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Hutton Township supervisor and clerk resign amid contentious board meeting
The Hutton Township Board of Trustees convened for its regular monthly meeting on October 7th, attracting a large turnout of local citizens. The gathering was marked by discussions on various issues, including compliance with the Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act.
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Coles County amends minutes; confirms failed vote on board member pay
The Coles County Board has voted to amend the minutes from its May 10, 2022, meeting to accurately reflect the outcome of a failed vote concerning the compensation of elected county board members. This amendment follows a directive from the Illinois Attorney General’s office.
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Jury acquits Tyler Abbott amid controversy over legal impropriety
Tyler Abbott was acquitted of charges by a Coles County jury following an appellate court's decision to reverse a previous ruling. The jury delivered their verdict in the Coles County Circuit Court, finding Abbott not guilty of domestic battery causing bodily harm and not guilty of domestic battery by making physical contact of an insulting or provoking nature.
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Oakland Fire trustee pleads guilty to significant theft charge
Kyley Willison, a former trustee of the Oakland Fire Protection District, has pleaded guilty to theft charges. Willison was charged alongside his father with multiple felony crimes related to alleged theft and official misconduct. Both were trustees for the district, but no charges were filed against Kyley's wife, who also served on the board during the period of the alleged offenses.
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Census Bureau reports Coles County population was 51,353 in 2019
Coles County had a population of 51,353 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Coles County population was 51,065 in 2020
Coles County had a population of 51,065 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Coles county population decreases by 804 people between 2017 and 2018
Coles county population decreased by 804 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Coles county population decreases by 804 people between 2017 and 2018
Coles county population decreased by 804 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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39.1% unemployed in Coles County in 2018
39.1 percent of Coles County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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39.7% unemployed in Coles County in 2017
39.7 percent of Coles County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County express frustrations to member of property tax task force
James DiNaso, a member of the Concerned Taxpayers of Coles County, fears that Illinois politicians' recent posturing about property-tax reform is just a lot of talk.
