Mercer County
Recent News About Mercer County
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FOIA request sent to Mercer County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Mercer County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
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Mercer County saw 13.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022
In 2022, government transfers contributed 21.3% of income in Mercer County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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FOIA request sent to Mercer County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Mercer County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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Mercer County: 21.3% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 35th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 21.3% of income in Mercer County—ranking it 35th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Mercer County?
Since 1970, Mercer County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.2%.
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Mercer County ranks 52nd highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $12,576 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Mercer County received an average of $12,576 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 51st lowest in Illinois.
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City of Aledo City Council met July 17
City of Aledo City Council met Monday, July 17
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City of Aledo City Council met Feb. 21
City of Aledo City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21
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City of Aledo City Council met March 7
City of Aledo City Council met Monday, March 7.
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City of Aledo City Council met Feb. 22
City of Aledo City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 22.
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City of Aledo City Council met March 7
City of Aledo City Council met Monday, March 7.
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City of Aledo City Council met Feb. 22
City of Aledo City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 22.
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City of Aledo City Council met Dec. 6
City of Aledo City Council met Monday, Dec. 6.
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City of Aledo City Council met Nov. 1
City of Aledo City Council met Monday, Nov. 1.
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Census Bureau reports Mercer County population was 15,589 in 2019
Mercer County had a population of 15,589 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Census Bureau reports Mercer County population was 15,503 in 2020
Mercer County had a population of 15,503 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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COVID-19 disaster declaration issued in Mercer County
Mercer County has issued a county disaster declaration due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Mercer county population decreases by 101 people between 2017 and 2018
Mercer county population decreased by 101 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Mercer county population decreases by 101 people between 2017 and 2018
Mercer county population decreased by 101 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of property crimes
There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Mercer County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.