Scott County
Recent News About Scott County
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In 2022, Scott County ranks 32nd among Illinois counties with 20.9% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.9% of income in Scott County—ranking it 32nd least dependent among Illinois counties.
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How Scott County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Scott County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 8.8%.
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FOIA request sent to Scott County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Scott County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Scott County residents received $11,631 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 71st in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Scott County received an average of $11,631 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 32nd lowest in Illinois.
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Scott County issues property assessment equalization factor for 2024
Scott County's property assessment equalization factor for the year 2024 has been finalized at 0.9666, announced David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.
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Scott County Health Nursing supervisor promotes healthy lifestyle choices
Phyllis Jefferson, nursing supervisor and clinical coordinator at Scott County Health Department, is committed to promoting healthy living.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62694 convicted of crimes against children
There was an offender convicted of a crime against one or more children released on parole near Illinois zip code 62694 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Winchester convicted of crimes against children
There was an offender convicted of a crime against one or more children released on parole in Winchester during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Scott County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Scott County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 62694?
There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Winchester zip code 62694, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62610 convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62610 during the first quarter, 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 zip code 62610?
There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 62610, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Scott County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Alsey convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Alsey during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Central Reporter.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Scott County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Winchester?
There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Winchester, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Scott County?
There were three offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in Scott 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 Scott County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Scott County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 parolees recap: who was paroled in Alsey?
There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter that lives in Alsey, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.
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Sen. Tracy holds out hope that Scott County can salvage deal to keep Marquis Energy ethanol plant
State Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) still has not given up on the idea of Scott County landing the $500 million ethanol plant it was promised before Springfield policymakers essentially soured the deal.