Stephenson County
Recent News About Stephenson County
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Stephenson County: 25.6% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 38th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 25.6% of income in Stephenson County—ranking it 38th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Stephenson County residents received $13,544 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 27th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Stephenson County received an average of $13,544 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 27th highest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Stephenson County population was 45,093 in 2019
Stephenson County had a population of 45,093 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Census Bureau reports Stephenson County population was 44,683 in 2020
Stephenson County had a population of 44,683 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Stephenson County coroner's resignation follows two years probation for drug possession resigns
Stephenson County Coroner Tim Leamon resigned in January after being sentenced to 24 months of probation for drug possession.
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Stephenson County Fair will returns in 2021 after pandemic
Stephenson County Fair organizers started planning for the return of the fair at the end of July 2021 after this year’s event was canceled due to COVID-19.
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Hispanic Cheese Makers: Nuestro Queso breaks ground on $15 million Kent plant expansion
Nuestro Queso has broken ground on a $15 million expansion at its plant in Kent.
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Stephenson County correctional officer injured during 'unprovoked attack' by inmate
According to the Stephenson County Sheriff’s Office, a correctional officer was the victim of “an unprovoked attack” by an inmate.
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Stevenson and Jo Daviess counties seniors may benefit from grant award
The Freeport Community Foundation in July awarded a $7,000 grant to the Senior Resource Center, which operates programs to assist people aged 50 and older residing in Stevenson and Jo Daviess counties.
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Stephenson county population decreases by 406 people between 2017 and 2018
Stephenson county population decreased by 406 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Sheriffs' suit claims Illinois Trust Act obstructs enforcement of federal law
Four Illinois sheriffs hope a lawsuit would block a law that prevents them from detaining immigrant prisoners without a federal warrant.
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37.5% unemployed in Stephenson County in 2017
37.5 percent of Stephenson County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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37.7% unemployed in Stephenson County in 2018
37.7 percent of Stephenson County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Stephenson county population decreases by 406 people between 2017 and 2018
Stephenson county population decreased by 406 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Local governments continue response to COVID-19 concerns
As municipalities around the county respond to the COVID-19 crisis, Stephenson and Winnebago counties have joined the growing number of communities to restrict or prohibit access to county jails.
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Stephenson County Administration and Legal Affair Committee met February 12
Stephenson County Administration and Legal Affair Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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Stephenson County Court Services Committee met February 12
Stephenson County Court Services Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 12.
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Stephenson County Public Works Committee met February 13
Stephenson County Public Works Committee met Thursday, Feb. 13.
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Stephenson County ranked 76th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2018
Stephenson County ranked 76th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Stephenson County ranked 73rd in Illinois for resident earnings in 2019
Stephenson County ranked 73rd among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.