Douglas County
Recent News About Douglas County
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FOIA request sent to Douglas County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Douglas County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Douglas County ranks 88th in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Douglas County received an average of $10,542 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th lowest in Illinois.
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Douglas County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022
Since 1970, Douglas County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.9%.
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Former Oakland fire trustee sentenced for felony theft; jail time stayed
Kiley Willison, a former trustee of the Oakland Fire Protection District, was sentenced today on a single Class 1 Felony charge after pleading guilty in September 2024.
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Douglas County Board faces scrutiny over open meetings act compliance
The Douglas County Board's recent meeting on November 20, 2024, has raised concerns regarding compliance with the Open Meetings Act (OMA).