Putnam County
Recent News About Putnam County
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Putnam County Village Board met Nov. 10
Putnam County Village Board met Monday, Nov. 10
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FOIA request sent to Putnam County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Putnam County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.
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Putnam County: Government transfers accounted for 17.2% of income in 2022, up from 7.6% in 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 17.2% of income in Putnam County. How does this compare to historical figures?
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Putnam County Sheriff's Office: '1 illegal alien has been housed in our facility since 2021'
The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office reported that it has housed one undocumented immigrant with a deportation hold since July 2021, incurring a cost of $50.
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17.2% of income in Putnam County came from government transfers in 2022, ranking it 18th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.2% of income in Putnam County—ranking it 18th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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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.