Stephenson County
Recent News About Stephenson County
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FOIA request sent to Stephenson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Stephenson 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 Stephenson County since 1970
Since 1970, Stephenson County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.2%.
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Stephenson County saw 18.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 25.6% of income in Stephenson County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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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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Stephenson County Sheriff's Office: ‘Pretrial Fairness Act provisions of the legislation commonly known as the SAFE-T Act are unconstitutional’
The Stephenson County Sheriff's Office will not be implementing the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision after it was ruled unconstitutional earlier this week.
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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.