Henry County
Recent News About Henry County
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Henry County GOP takes control of county board, now holding 18 of 20 seats
Although Republican candidates may not have done so well statewide in last Tuesday’s general election, it was a different story in Henry County.
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Incumbent Jeffrey Orton re-elected with 6,542 votes
Jeffrey Orton's former history students should be proud.
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Breeden up for re-election on Henry County board, continues search for economic development director
For Henry County board Vice-Chairman Kippy Breeden (R-Geneseo), there never seems to be a dull moment.
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Analysis: Henry County ranks 8th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas
Henry County in the Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the eighth highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.
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Public employee tally: Quad Cities
Henry County had 543 public employees – 1.1 percent of the county's population, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Public employee tally: Top 25 counties in Illinois
Henry is among Illinois counties that employ the most government workers per capita, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
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Zahm hopes primary election foretells November ballot outcome
Although Jon Zahm ran unopposed in the Republican primary for Henry County recorder/clerk, he garnered more votes (3,420) than Democrat Barbara Link, who has held the post for 16 years and received only 2,443 votes in the Democratic primary.
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Big spenders: How much does your county spend?
Mercer County spent $710 per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.
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Voter rolls: Which counties see the most men vote in Illinois?
Illinois State Board of Elections data shows Schuyler, Pope and Cass counties see the highest rate of men voting in Illinois.
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Rauner re-election 'an uphill battle,' Zahm says
Jon Zahm isn’t so consumed by his own campaign that he can’t see a path forward for Gov. Bruce Rauner.
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Zahm threatens to file ethics complaint against Henry County clerk
Jon Zahm, the Republican candidate for Henry County clerk/recorder, has threatened to file an ethics charge against County Clerk Barbara M. Link for allegedly disclosing information.
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Downsizing, savings said to now lay in Henry County voters' hands
Henry County wants to reduce government in its townships but it needs the permission of local voters.
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Patrick Henry Club looks to build more conservative unity
The Patrick Henry Club will discuss ways to make Henry County stronger and ensure that "conservative voters in Henry County can stay informed, stay active, and socialize together" during its upcoming gathering, according to the group's Facebook page.
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Income tax hike will cost Woodhull residents $297,738.47 more this year, ranked 9th in Henry County
Woodhull taxpayers will pay an additional $297,738.47 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Osco residents $93,703.17 more this year, ranked 13th in Henry County
Osco taxpayers will pay an additional $93,703.17 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Orion residents $934,443.68 more this year, ranked 4th in Henry County
Orion taxpayers will pay an additional $934,443.68 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Ophiem residents $17,577.24 more this year, ranked 16th in Henry County
Ophiem taxpayers will pay an additional $17,577.24 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Lynn Center residents $277,858.97 more this year, ranked 11th in Henry County
Lynn Center taxpayers will pay an additional $277,858.97 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Kewanee residents $2,493,498.68 more this year, ranked 2nd in Henry County
Kewanee taxpayers will pay an additional $2,493,498.68 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Hooppole residents $24,363.01 more this year, ranked 15th in Henry County
Hooppole taxpayers will pay an additional $24,363.01 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).