Jasper County
Recent News About Jasper County
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In 2022, Jasper County ranks 44th among Illinois counties with 23% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 23% of income in Jasper County—ranking it 44th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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Jasper County ranks 43rd in Illinois for per capita government transfer income in 2022
In 2022, residents of Jasper County received an average of $12,986 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 43rd highest in Illinois.
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Yale officials take steps towards improved governance following community feedback
Good governance is often a learning process that not many are willing to undertake.
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Yale officials face scrutiny over financial practices and statutory compliance
We received a series of concerns regarding the community of Yale, Illinois, in Jasper County.
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Shelby County judicial system faces scrutiny over legal representation issues
The judicial system in Shelby County is under scrutiny following a recent court filing by local resident Chris Boehm concerning the potential sale of a farm. The case has brought to light several issues within the courthouse, including questions about legal representation and the hiring of attorneys.
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Controversy arises over Shelby County's handling of unpaid invoice lawsuit
Shelby County's justice system is under scrutiny following a controversial legal case involving unpaid invoices. The county faced a lawsuit from Ed Flynn over these invoices, resulting in a Rule 23 ruling mandating payment. Such rulings do not establish case law and are not subject to Supreme Court appeals.
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Census Bureau reports Jasper County population was 9,594 in 2019
Jasper County had a population of 9,594 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Jasper County population was 9,547 in 2020
Jasper County had a population of 9,547 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Jasper county population decreases by 10 people between 2017 and 2018
Jasper county population decreased by 10 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Jasper county population decreases by 10 people between 2017 and 2018
Jasper county population decreased by 10 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62481 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62481 during the first quarter, 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 62475 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62475 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jasper County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Jasper 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 Jasper County convicted of drug crimes
There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Jasper 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 Yale convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Yale during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 62445?
There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Montrose zip code 62445, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in West Liberty convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in West Liberty during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 62481?
There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 62481, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jasper County?
There were five offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Jasper County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Yale?
There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter that lives in Yale, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.