Putnam County
Recent News About Putnam County
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FOIA request sent to Putnam County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Putnam County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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How Putnam County’s older population and government transfer dependency has changed over time
Since 1970, Putnam County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 2.3%.
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In 2022, Putnam County ranks 78th among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,530
In 2022, residents of Putnam County received an average of $11,530 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 25th lowest in Illinois.
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Putnam County Village Board will meet March 10
Putnam County Village Board will meet Monday, March 10
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Putnam County Village Board met Jan. 13
Putnam County Village Board met Monday, Jan. 13
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Putnam County Jail: We have housed one illegal alien since July 1, 2021
Putnam County Jail officials have housed one illegal alien in the jail in the time period since July 1, 2021.
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Putnam County Consolidated Election Day is one week away, on April 4
Putnam County municipal officials, including mayors, village board members and school board members, are on the ballot on April 4, the first Tuesday in April.
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Putnam County Consolidated Election Day is two weeks away, on April 4
Putnam County municipal officials, including mayors, village board members and school board members, are on the ballot on April 4, the first Tuesday in April.
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Putnam County Consolidated Election Day is three weeks away, on April 4
Putnam County municipal officials, including mayors, village board members and school board members, are on the ballot on April 4, the first Tuesday in April.
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Putnam County Consolidated Election Day is four weeks away, on April 4
Putnam County municipal officials, including mayors, village board members and school board members, are on the ballot on April 4, the first Tuesday in April.
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Census Bureau reports Putnam County population was 5,721 in 2019
Putnam County had a population of 5,721 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.
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With no new cases in six Illinois counties, officials urge vigilance
Six counties in Illinois recently reported that they currently don't have a single confirmed coronavirus case.
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Census Bureau reports Putnam County population was 5,720 in 2020
Putnam County had a population of 5,720 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.
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Putnam county population decreases by 25 people between 2017 and 2018
Putnam county population decreased by 25 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Putnam county population decreases by 25 people between 2017 and 2018
Putnam county population decreased by 25 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Putnam County ranked 15th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2018
Putnam County ranked 15th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Putnam County ranked 18th in Illinois for resident earnings in 2019
Putnam County ranked 18th among counties in Illinois by annual earnings per resident, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Putnam County convicted of crimes against persons
There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Putnam County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.
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Q1 2019 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Putnam County?
There was one offender released on parole during that lives in Putnam County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.
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Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Putnam County?
There were two offenders released on parole during that live in Putnam County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.