Ford County
Recent News About Ford County
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Ford County saw 12.0% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.3% of income in Ford County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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FOIA request sent to Ford County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Ford County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Ford County: 19.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 23rd in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.3% of income in Ford County—ranking it 23rd least dependent among Illinois counties.
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2022: Ford County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Ford County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.5%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.1%.
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Ford County residents received $12,408 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 54th in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Ford County received an average of $12,408 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 49th lowest in Illinois.
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Ford County following footsteps of Shelby County – state’s attorney advised changing direction from past practice
The Ford County Board met last night for their regular meeting to discuss options for the farm ground they own.
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Census Bureau reports Ford County population was 13,270 in 2019
Ford County had a population of 13,270 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
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Census Bureau reports Ford County population was 13,155 in 2020
Ford County had a population of 13,155 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
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Ford county population decreases by 72 people between 2017 and 2018
Ford county population decreased by 72 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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38.4% unemployed in Ford County in 2018
38.4 percent of Ford County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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38.5% unemployed in Ford County in 2017
38.5 percent of Ford County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Ford county population decreases by 72 people between 2017 and 2018
Ford county population decreased by 72 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Ford County convicted of property crimes
There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Ford County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
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2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 60919?
There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live near Illinois zip code 60919, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.
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2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60919 convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60919 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
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2018 Recap: Parolees in Cabery convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Cabery during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Chambana Sun.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ford County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Ford County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.
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Q4 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ford County?
There were five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter that live in Ford County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ford County?
There were four offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Ford County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.
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Q2 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Ford County?
There were three offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Ford County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.