Whiteside County
Recent News About Whiteside County
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Round Grove Road to close for railroad work east of Morrison
Round Grove Road will be closed at the Union Pacific railroad crossing, located four miles east of Morrison, on Wednesday, October 22, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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Illinois Department of Transportation announces bridge work on Illinois 84 in Whiteside County
Construction work on two Illinois 84 bridges in Whiteside County is set to begin on Monday, October 13, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation.
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FOIA request sent to Whiteside County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Whiteside County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Whiteside County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022
Since 1970, Whiteside County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.1%.
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Whiteside County saw 19.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26% of income in Whiteside County, an alarming 19.3% surge from 6.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Whiteside County ranks 25th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $13,588 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Whiteside County received an average of $13,588 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th highest in Illinois.
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Whiteside County ranks 36th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 26% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26% of income in Whiteside County—ranking it 36th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Census Bureau reports Whiteside County population was 56,016 in 2019
Whiteside County had a population of 56,016 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Census Bureau reports Whiteside County population was 55,583 in 2020
Whiteside County had a population of 55,583 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Northwest Illinois businesses adjust operations to assist in COVID-19 fight
Whiteside County Economic Development Corp. members are marveling at the way businesses across the Northwest Illinois Region have all but re-created themselves in meeting the growing demand for personal protective equipment and other essential goods and services as the COVID-19 pandemic lingers.
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Whiteside county population decreases by 427 people between 2017 and 2018
Whiteside county population decreased by 427 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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37.8% unemployed in Whiteside County in 2017
37.8 percent of Whiteside 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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38.5% unemployed in Whiteside County in 2018
38.5 percent of Whiteside 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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Whiteside county population decreases by 427 people between 2017 and 2018
Whiteside county population decreased by 427 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Whiteside County ranked 63rd in Illinois for resident earnings in 2019
Whiteside County ranked 63rd among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Whiteside County ranked 55th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2018
Whiteside County ranked 55th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Whiteside County convicted of sex crimes
There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole in Whiteside County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Whiteside County convicted of property crimes
There were three offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Whiteside County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Whiteside County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Whiteside County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Whiteside County convicted of crimes against persons
There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Whiteside County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.