Richland County
Recent News About Richland County
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FOIA request sent to Richland County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Richland County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Richland County since 1970
Since 1970, Richland County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 11.1%.
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FOIA request sent to Richland County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Richland County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Richland County: Government transfers accounted for 26.4% of income in 2022, up from 10.7% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.4% of income in Richland County, a 15.7% surge from 10.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Residents of Richland County received $13,718 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 23rd in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Richland County received an average of $13,718 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd highest in Illinois.
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In 2022, Richland County ranks 28th among Illinois counties with 26.4% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.4% of income in Richland County—ranking it 28th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Census Bureau reports Richland County population was 15,766 in 2019
Richland County had a population of 15,766 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Richland County population was 15,677 in 2020
Richland County had a population of 15,677 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Richland County CUSD 1 Board of Education met April 16
Richland County CUSD 1 Board of Education met Thursday, April 16.
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Richland county population decreases by 72 people between 2017 and 2018
Richland county population decreased by 72 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Richland county population decreases by 72 people between 2017 and 2018
Richland county population decreased by 72 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Richland County convicted of drug crimes
There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Richland 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 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Richland County?
There were four offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Richland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Richland County?
There were 11 offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter that live in Richland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Richland County?
There were four offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Richland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Richland County?
There were 31 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Richland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Richland County?
There were nine offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Richland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Richland County?
There were 10 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Richland County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Richland County convicted of drug crimes
There were six offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Richland County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Richland County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole in Richland County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the East Central Reporter.