Douglas County
Recent News About Douglas County
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Douglas County saw 9.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Douglas County, a 9.8% surge from 6.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Douglas County ranks 16th in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 16.7% of income in Douglas County—ranking it 16th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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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).
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Census Bureau reports Douglas County population was 19,623 in 2019
Douglas County had a population of 19,623 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Douglas County population was 19,551 in 2020
Douglas County had a population of 19,551 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Douglas County restaurants begin opening dining area despite governor’s order
At least two Douglas County restaurants have returned to offering dine-in service for their customers, in direct defiance of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stay-at-home order.
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Douglas county population decreases by 116 people between 2017 and 2018
Douglas county population decreased by 116 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Douglas county population decreases by 116 people between 2017 and 2018
Douglas county population decreased by 116 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Douglas County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Douglas County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Douglas County convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Douglas County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Douglas County convicted of crimes against justice
There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole in Douglas County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Douglas County convicted of crimes involving alcohol
There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole in Douglas County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Hindsboro convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Hindsboro during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Hindsboro convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Hindsboro 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 61930 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 61930 during the second half of 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 61930 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 61930 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.