Champaign County
Recent News About Champaign County
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Champaign County ranks 10th in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 14.5% of income in Champaign County—ranking it 10th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Champaign County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Champaign County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Champaign County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Champaign County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.9%.
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From Chambana Sun
Analysis: U of I fraternity, sorority property taxes rose 61 percent in two years
Fifty-eight University of Illinois fraternities and sororities will pay $814,000 more in property taxes this year than they did in 2015, according to Champaign County Assessor data analyzed by the Chambana Sun.