Stark County
Recent News About Stark County
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Stark County: Government transfers accounted for 21.1% of income in 2022, up from 8.8% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 21.1% of income in Stark County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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FOIA request sent to Stark County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Stark County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Comparing aging and government transfer dependency in Stark County since 1970
Since 1970, Stark County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.6%.
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21.1% of income in Stark County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 34th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 21.1% of income in Stark County—ranking it 34th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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Residents of Stark County received $13,238 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 37th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Stark County received an average of $13,238 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 37th highest in Illinois.
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Stark County Board of Supervisors met June 12.
Stark County Board of Supervisors met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 12.
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Analysis: Peoria County ranks 5th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas
Peoria County recorded the fifth highest foreclosure rate for Illinois metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.
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Public employee tally: Metro Peoria
Mason County had 111 public employees – 0.82 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Big spenders: How much does your county spend?
Mason County spent $832 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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Voter rolls: Which counties see the most men vote in Illinois?
Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Schuyler, Pope and Cass counties see the highest rate of men voting in Illinois.
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Voter rolls: Which counties see the most women vote in Illinois?
Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Massac, Vermillion and Cook counties see the highest rate of women voting in Illinois.
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ECWD - Bradford, IL Fire & Rescue – Ambulance takeover in the works – Who knew?
The Bradford Fire & Rescue operation in Stark County has a meeting scheduled for Monday night, February 19th, 2018 at 6:30 pm.
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The price of local government in 2017: Stark County
The Stark County budget was $2.72 million for its 2017 fiscal year.
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Stark County loses two board members in two days
Fulvio Zerla has resigned as the Stark County Board vice-chairman, citing the state's ongoing budget impasse, the Edgar County Watchdogs and Kewanee Star Courier reported recently.
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Stark board members accused of lying about special meeting
A government oversight group is calling for the resignation of three Stark County Board members whom the group accuses of lying about having knowledge of a special board meeting recently.
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The price of local government in 2016: Stark County
The Stark County budget was $2.86 million for its 2016 fiscal year.