State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including the number of employees whose paychecks come from taxpayers. Employees per capita is calculated to compare staffs across cities and villages.
Where does your city rank?
5 Northwest Illinois cities with the most public employees
Rank
City/Town/Village
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Village of Deer Grove
Whiteside
47
7
14.89 %
2
Village of Adeline
Ogle
80
9
11.25 %
3
Village of West Brooklyn
Lee
142
11
7.75 %
4
Village of Nelson
Lee
170
9
5.29 %
5
Village of Steward
Lee
256
12
4.69 %
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