Franklin County
Recent News About Franklin County
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FOIA request sent to Franklin County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Franklin County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Franklin County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Franklin County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.2%.
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Franklin County saw 16.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34% of income in Franklin County, a 16.8% rise from 17.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Franklin County ranks 11th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $15,398 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Franklin County received an average of $15,398 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 11th highest in Illinois.
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Franklin County ranks ninth in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 34% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 34% of income in Franklin County—ranking it ninth most dependent among Illinois counties.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Franklin County Government FY2019 Budget
The Franklin County Treasurer's Office has released the FY 2019 Budget for Franklin County Government.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Coroner Confirms Motorcycle Accident Fatality
Franklin County Coroner Marty Leffler, is confirming the death of a male subject from the motorcycle accident from Wednesday night on Route 37 south of West Frankfort.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: ShakeOut Earthquake Drills
Following “National Preparedness Month” in September, individuals and communities throughout Franklin County will participate in the Great Central US ShakeOut earthquake drill.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Truth in Taxation Hearing Notice
Notice of Proposed Property Tax Increase for Franklin County
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Franklin County Board Seeks Proposals for Sale of Old Annex Property
The Franklin County Board is seeking proposal for the sale of the Old Annex Building located at 202 W. Main Street in Benton, Illinois 62812.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Franklin County Board Seeks Snow Removal Proposals
The Franklin County Board is seeking bids/proposals for the purpose of snow removal services for the following Franklin County Government facilities
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Notice to Jurors
Message for Petit Jurors from the Franklin County Clerk's Office: There is NO jury tomorrow, Tuesday, September 18, 2018.
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Public employee tally: North Egypt
Franklin County had 462 public employees – 1.2 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Public employee tally: Top 25 counties in Illinois
Franklin is among Illinois counties that employ the most government workers per capita, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Big spenders: How much does your county spend?
Franklin County spent $491 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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25 most frugal counties in Illinois
Jefferson and Franklin top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.