Edgar County
Recent News About Edgar County
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Shelby County settles lawsuit without board vote; transparency questioned
Shelby County has settled a federal lawsuit for $850,000 involving Nicholas Banning, who nearly died while incarcerated at the Shelby County Jail during former Sheriff Koonce's term.
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2022: Edgar County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Edgar County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 5.5%.
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Edgar County: Government transfers accounted for 26.2% of income in 2022, up from 9.9% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 26.2% of income in Edgar County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Shelby County board faces criticism over unresolved Dive Team Forensic Audit transparency
The ongoing situation in Shelby County regarding the transparency of the Dive Team Forensic Audit remains unresolved.
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26.2% of income in Edgar County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 32nd in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.2% of income in Edgar County—ranking it 32nd most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Teacher arrested for criminal sexual assault in Edgar County, held without bail
Michael Lowery, a teacher currently with the Martinsville School District in Illinois, was arrested on allegations of criminal sexual assault.
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Paris school board candidate arrested for domestic battery incident
On March 15, 2025, Andy Roberts, a candidate for the Paris District 95 School Board, was arrested for domestic battery and held in isolation at the Edgar County Jail.
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Edgar County residents received $14,731 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 14th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Edgar County received an average of $14,731 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in Illinois.
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Edgar County Watchdogs secure search warrants after FOIA lawsuit
Iroquois County, Illinois – A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request for search warrants and subpoenas was submitted to the Iroquois County Public Health Department in 2022.
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Edgar County deputy resigns following DUI-related arrest
Edgar County Sheriff's Deputy Toby Krabel resigned from his position a day after being arrested in Vigo County, Indiana. The arrest was for allegedly "Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated Endangering a Person," with probable cause found on August 7, 2024. It is believed that Krabel refused any breathalyzer or other tests to determine suspected intoxication, leading to the immediate suspension of his driving privileges.
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Census Bureau reports Edgar County population was 17,407 in 2019
Edgar County had a population of 17,407 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Edgar County population was 17,272 in 2020
Edgar County had a population of 17,272 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2019 Recap: Parolees in Metcalf convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Metcalf during 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Jan.-June 2019 Recap: Parolees in Metcalf convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Metcalf during the first half of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Edgar County Board met June 10
Edgar County Board met Wednesday, June 10.
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2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Metcalf?
There was one offender released on parole during 2019 that lives in Metcalf, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61940 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 61940 during 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Jan.-June 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61940 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 61940 during the first half of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 61940 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 61940 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61940?
There was one offender released on parole during 2019 that lives in Metcalf zip code 61940, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.