Montgomery County
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FOIA request sent to Montgomery County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Montgomery County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Montgomery County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Montgomery County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 12.2%.
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Montgomery County saw 19.4% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 30.7% of income in Montgomery County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Montgomery County: 30.7% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 14th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 30.7% of income in Montgomery County—ranking it 14th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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Montgomery County residents received $13,336 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 33rd in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Montgomery County received an average of $13,336 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 33rd highest in Illinois.
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Census Bureau reports Montgomery County population was 28,828 in 2019
Montgomery County had a population of 28,828 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Census Bureau reports Montgomery County population was 28,598 in 2020
Montgomery County had a population of 28,598 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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Montgomery County extends disaster declaration
The Montgomery County Board met last month to discuss extending measures of the county's disaster declaration due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Social media group donates masks for Montgomery County health care workers
As medical protective gear continues to run short with the rise of COVID-19 cases, volunteers are making masks to help supplement the high demand.
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Montgomery county population decreases by 164 people between 2017 and 2018
Montgomery county population decreased by 164 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Montgomery county population decreases by 164 people between 2017 and 2018
Montgomery county population decreased by 164 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Montgomery County convicted of property crimes
There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County convicted of drug crimes
There were five offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County convicted of crimes against persons
There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Montgomery 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 Hillsboro convicted of crimes against persons
There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Hillsboro during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Hillsboro convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Hillsboro during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Hillsboro convicted of property crimes
There were four offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Hillsboro during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Hillsboro convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Hillsboro during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Hillsboro convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Hillsboro during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the South Central Reporter.