Jefferson County
Recent News About Jefferson County
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Jefferson County: 29.5% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 15th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 29.5% of income in Jefferson County—ranking it 15th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Jefferson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Jefferson County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Jefferson County?
Since 1970, Jefferson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3.6%.
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Jefferson County issues tentative property assessment multiplier of 1.0000
Jefferson County in Illinois has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, as confirmed by David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).
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Jefferson County residents received $13,930 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 21st in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Jefferson County received an average of $13,930 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 21st highest in Illinois.
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Kindergarten teacher from Jefferson County helps students remain positive, goes 'above and beyond'
Denae Jones, a Jefferson County kindergarten teacher, is working hard to instill a sense of positivity in her students at Doctor Nick Osborn Primary Center in Mount Vernon. This has won her recognition as an “Unsung Hero.”
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Census Bureau reports Jefferson County population was 37,985 in 2019
Jefferson County had a population of 37,985 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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Census Bureau reports Jefferson County population was 37,774 in 2020
Jefferson County had a population of 37,774 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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Jefferson county population decreases by 189 people between 2017 and 2018
Jefferson county population decreased by 189 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Jefferson county population decreases by 189 people between 2017 and 2018
Jefferson county population decreased by 189 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Jefferson County Board met February 24
Jefferson County Board met Monday, Feb. 24.
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Jefferson County Full Board met February 24
Jefferson County Full Board met Monday, Feb. 24.
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Jefferson County Board met November 25
Jefferson County Board met Monday, Nov. 25.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jefferson County convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Jefferson County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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Jefferson County Fiscal Committee met July 18
Jefferson County Fiscal Committee met Thursday, July 18.
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Jefferson County Land, Tax and Appointments Committee met July 18
Jefferson County Land, Tax and Appointments Committee met Thursday, July 18.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jefferson County convicted of property crimes
There were seven offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Jefferson County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jefferson County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Jefferson County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jefferson County convicted of drug crimes
There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Jefferson County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Jefferson County convicted of crimes against persons
There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Jefferson County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.