Cass County
Recent News About Cass County
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FOIA request sent to Cass County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Cass County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
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2022: How government transfer reliance in Cass County has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.3% of income in Cass County, a 13.1% surge from 10.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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FOIA request sent to Cass County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Cass County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Cass County ranks 47th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 23.3% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.3% of income in Cass County—ranking it 47th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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Population aging and government transfer dependency in Cass County as of 2022
Since 1970, Cass County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 2.9%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.6%.
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Cass County ranks 67th highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $11,658 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Cass County received an average of $11,658 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 36th lowest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Cass County population was 12,493 in 2019
Cass County had a population of 12,493 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Cass County population was 12,324 in 2020
Cass County had a population of 12,324 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Cass county population decreases by 215 people between 2017 and 2018
Cass county population decreased by 215 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Cass county population decreases by 215 people between 2017 and 2018
Cass county population decreased by 215 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Cass County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Cass County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Cass County convicted of crimes involving alcohol
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Cass County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?
There were two offenders released on parole during that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?
There were four offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?
There were six offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Cass County?
There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Cass County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Cass County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Cass County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Cass County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Cass County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.