Christian County
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Christian County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.7% of income in Christian County, a 17.3% surge from 9.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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FOIA request sent to Christian County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Christian County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Christian County ranks 25th in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 26.7% of income in Christian County—ranking it 25th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Christian County?
Since 1970, Christian County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.6%.
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Residents of Christian County received $13,111 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 40th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Christian County received an average of $13,111 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 40th highest in Illinois.
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Christian County Audit, Finance and Purchasing Committee met March 9
Christian County Audit, Finance and Purchasing Committee met Wednesday, March 9.
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Christian County Environmental, Zoning and Welfare Committee met March 8
Christian County Environmental, Zoning and Welfare Committee met Tuesday, March 8.
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Christian County coroner's office has yet to release official report on Taylorville teen's 2021 death
The death of Taylorville teen Alexia Garrison in 2021 drew publicity after a preliminary coroner's report listed COVID-19 as a "contributing factor."
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Michelle Coady-Carter nominated to Christian County
Michelle Coady-Carter was nominated in the Senate to be public administrator and public guardian of Christian County on Wednesday, May 26, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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Michelle Coady-Carter nominated to Christian County
Michelle Coady-Carter was nominated in the Senate to be public administrator and public guardian of Christian County on Monday, Oct. 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62531 convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62531 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62531 convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62531 during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 62531?
There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Edinburg zip code 62531, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Christian County convicted of property crimes
There were five offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Christian County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Christian County convicted of homicide
There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole in Christian County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Edinburg convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Edinburg during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Christian County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Christian County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Christian County convicted of drug crimes
There were five offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Christian County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Christian County convicted of crimes against justice
There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole in Christian County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Edinburg convicted of crimes involving weapons
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Edinburg during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.