Menard County
Recent News About Menard County
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Menard County: Government transfers accounted for 20.7% of income in 2022, up from 7.9% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Menard County, a 12.8% surge from 7.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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FOIA request sent to Menard County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Menard County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Menard County Public Building Study Group met May 7
Menard County Public Building Study Group met Wednesday, May 7
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Menard County Public Building Study Group met June 4
Menard County Public Building Study Group met Wednesday, June 4
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Menard County Sunny Acres Nursing Home & Countryside Estates Advisory Board met May 28
Menard County Sunny Acres Nursing Home & Countryside Estates Advisory Board met Wednesday, May 28
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met May 29
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, May 29
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Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board met May 19
Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board met Monday, May 19
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met April 24
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 24
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met May 13
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, May 13
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How Menard County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Menard County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.7%.
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In 2022, Menard County ranks 31st among Illinois counties with 20.7% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 20.7% of income in Menard County—ranking it 31st least dependent among Illinois counties.
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met April 24
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 24
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Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board met April 21
Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board met Monday, April 21
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met March 27
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, March 27
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Menard County Sunny Acres Nursing Home & Countryside Estates Advisory Board met April 21
Menard County Sunny Acres Nursing Home & Countryside Estates Advisory Board met Monday, April 21
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met April 8
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, April 8
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met Feb. 27
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Feb. 27
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Menard County residents received $11,855 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 65th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Menard County received an average of $11,855 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 38th lowest in Illinois.
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Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board will meet March 17
Menard County Emergency Telephone System Board will meet Monday, March 17
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Menard County Board of Commissioners met Feb. 11
Menard County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Feb. 11