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 Board met Oct. 6
Franklin County Board met Wednesday, Oct. 6.
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Census Bureau reports Franklin County population was 38,923 in 2019
Franklin County had a population of 38,923 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Holiday - Lincoln's Birthday
Franklin County Government Offices will be closed in observation of President Lincoln's Birthday.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Holiday - Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Franklin County Government offices will be closed in observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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Census Bureau reports Franklin County population was 38,688 in 2020
Franklin County had a population of 38,688 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: County Board Committee Meetings - January
All meetings will be held at the Campbell Building unless otherwise noted.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Emergency Management Launches Free Face Mask Program
In an effort to continue to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency is making over 20,000 cloth face masks available to the public free of charge.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: States Attorney Announces Temporary Office Closure
The Franklin County State’s Attorney’s Office will be closed to the public effective November 9, 2020 until November 18, 2020 due to a COVID 19 exposure.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Holiday - Veteran's Day
Franklin County Government Offices will be closed in observation of Veteran's Day.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: Court Postponed 10/19 - 10/23/2020
All scheduled court cases in the Franklin County Circuit Court which have a court date of Monday, October 19, 2020 through Friday, October 23, 2020 are postponed and will be rescheduled through notice provided by the Circuit Clerk of Franklin County.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: County Board Meetings Moving Back to Campbell Building
Starting October 5, 2020, the Franklin County Board Committee and Board Meetings will again be held in the former County Board Room in the Campbell Building, 901 Public Square, Benton.
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Franklin County property tax bills will be mailed between July and August
Franklin County real estate property tax bill notices will be sent out to property owners between late July and early August.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: FCGOV Accepting Bids for Courthouse Construction
The County of Franklin, Illinois is accepting bids for the General Construction of the new Franklin County Courthouse, located at 100 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.
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Franklin County eyes warrant while Williamson County furloughs staff to cope with COVID-19's economic impact
Franklin County officials are considering a proposed tax anticipation warrant as a way of making up for some of the revenues lost to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY: FCGOV Seeks Bids for Courthouse Demolition
The County of Franklin, Illinois is accepting bids for the Demolition of the existing Franklin County Courthouse, located at 100 Public Square, Benton, IL 62812.