Union County
Recent News About Union County
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Union County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers contributed 33.9% of income in Union County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Union County ranks 10th in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 33.9% of income in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 33.9% of income in Union County—ranking it 10th most dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Union County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Union County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Union County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Union County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.2%.
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In 2022, Union County ranks seventh among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $16,320
In 2022, residents of Union County received an average of $16,320 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in Illinois.
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Commissioner's Meeting on January 14
Commissioner's Meeting on January 14 at 8:30am
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Commissioner's Meeting on September 10
Commissioner's Meeting on September 10
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Census Bureau reports Union County population was 16,968 in 2019
Union County had a population of 16,968 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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UNION COUNTY: The Union County Board of Commissioners appreciates and recognizes the request from citizens supporting usage of ATV’s on County Roads
The Union County Board of Commissioners appreciates and recognizes the request from citizens supporting usage of ATV’s on County Roads.
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Census Bureau reports Union County population was 16,829 in 2020
Union County had a population of 16,829 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.
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Union County clerk raises concerns about new state mandates for Nov. 3 election
Concerns are rising regarding the upcoming November election and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Pandemic pushes demand for Union County food pantry to record level
Food pantries across the nation are playing a larger role in community welfare due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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PAST receives relief grant from Illinois Humanities
PAST of Union County is among 24 organizations receiving COVID-19 relief grants from Illinois Humanities, the Gazette-Democrat reported in late-May.
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Union County enacts two-week furloughs for 33 employees
The Union County Board of Commissioners enacted a plan to furlough staffers in May in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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UNION COUNTY: Census Challenge Update
You still have time to fill out your census and be counted!
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Union county population decreases by 140 people between 2017 and 2018
Union county population decreased by 140 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Union county population decreases by 140 people between 2017 and 2018
Union county population decreased by 140 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Union County Tourism Board met September 19
Union County Tourism Board met Thursday, Sept. 19.
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Union County Commissioners met October 11
Union County Commissioners met Friday, Oct. 11.
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Union County Commissioner met Sept. 27
Union County met Friday, Sept. 27