Mercer County
Recent News About Mercer County
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of drug crimes
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Mercer County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Q4 2018 Recap: Parolees in Mercer County convicted of financial crimes or fraud
There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Mercer County during the fourth quarter of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rock Island Today.
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Doherty expects his deep ties to Mercer County to serve him well if elected to clerk's post
Robert “Jay” Doherty is convinced he will feel right at home as Mercer County Clerk.
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Mercer County board member proposes sanctuary rule for gun owners
A board member of one small Illinois town has proposed a resolution making the county a sanctuary for gun owners, in much the same way some communities have declared themselves sanctuary cities for immigrants.
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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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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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The price of local government in 2017: Mercer County
The Mercer County budget was $11.71 million for its 2017 fiscal year.
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Income tax hike will cost Viola residents $355,530.97 more this year, ranked 4th in Mercer County
Viola taxpayers will pay an additional $355,530.97 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Sherrard residents $832,343.41 more this year, ranked 2nd in Mercer County
Sherrard taxpayers will pay an additional $832,343.41 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Swanson brings veterans, seniors to three resource fairs
Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) has been busy putting in some time for those who put in time for the country, according to a press release.
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Income tax hike will cost Seaton residents $132,696.78 more this year, ranked 9th in Mercer County
Seaton taxpayers will pay an additional $132,696.78 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Swanson veterans' resource fair draws crowd to Galesburg
Veterans and seniors praised a veterans' resource fair put on by Rep. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha) on Tuesday in Galesburg, according to a press release.
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Income tax hike will cost Preemption residents $91,578.50 more this year, ranked 11th in Mercer County
Preemption taxpayers will pay an additional $91,578.50 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost North Henderson residents $85,094.79 more this year, ranked 12th in Mercer County
North Henderson taxpayers will pay an additional $85,094.79 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost New Windsor residents $295,160.46 more this year, ranked 5th in Mercer County
New Windsor taxpayers will pay an additional $295,160.46 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost New Boston residents $288,861.71 more this year, ranked 6th in Mercer County
New Boston taxpayers will pay an additional $288,861.71 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Matherville residents $156,330.43 more this year, ranked 8th in Mercer County
Matherville taxpayers will pay an additional $156,330.43 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Keithsburg residents $111,869.53 more this year, ranked 10th in Mercer County
Keithsburg taxpayers will pay an additional $111,869.53 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).
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Income tax hike will cost Joy residents $213,011.79 more this year, ranked 7th in Mercer County
Joy taxpayers will pay an additional $213,011.79 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).