Boone County
Recent News About Boone County
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Boone County: 17.1% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 17th in Illinois
In 2022, government transfers made up 17.1% of income in Boone County—ranking it 17th least dependent among Illinois counties.
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FOIA request sent to Boone County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025
FOIA Request to Boone County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
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2022: Boone County aging and government transfer dependency trends
Since 1970, Boone County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.2%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 9.4%.
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Boone County residents received $9,468 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 91st in Illinois
In 2022, residents of Boone County received an average of $9,468 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 12th lowest in Illinois.
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Boone County clerk indicted on 26 felony counts; Could face more than 100 years in prison
Boone County Clerk and Recorder, Julie Bliss, now faces a 26-Count felony indictment handed down from a Boone County Grand Jury yesterday, October 12, 2023.
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Owen Costanza loses defamation lawsuit against reporter; Everything published was truthful
After failing at the primary election in his bid for reelection as Poplar Grove Mayor, and losing the election for Precinct Committeeman, Owen Costanza decided to extract revenge on a local reporter, the winner of the Mayoral race, and others who may have assisted in the campaign, by filing a lawsuit claiming, among other things, defamation. The suit was based on a flyer distributed to local voters.
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Failed local politician Owen Costanza faces dismissal motions in court case he filed
Owen Costanza is the former Mayor of Poplar Grove, Illinois, a former Precinct Committeeman and former Boone County Republican Party Chairman.
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Boone County Committee of the Whole Met March 11
Boone County Committee of the Whole Met Thursday, March 11.
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Census Bureau reports Boone County population was 53,537 in 2019
Boone County had a population of 53,537 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Rockford Sun.
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Census Bureau reports Boone County population was 53,293 in 2020
Boone County had a population of 53,293 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Rockford Sun.
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Boone County establishes grant process to assist nonprofits during COVID-19 pandemic
Nonprofit organizations in Boone County are eligible to apply for grants designed to support local residents through the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Boone county population decreases by 32 people between 2017 and 2018
Boone county population decreased by 32 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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33.8% unemployed in Boone County in 2017
33.8 percent of Boone County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2017, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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33.4% unemployed in Boone County in 2018
33.4 percent of Boone County residents between 16 and 65 years old were unemployed in 2018, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Boone county population decreases by 32 people between 2017 and 2018
Boone county population decreased by 32 people between 2017 and 2018, according to American Community Survey.
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Boone County Finance, Taxation & Salaries Committee met August 13
Boone County Finance, Taxation & Salaries Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 13.
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Boone County Health and Human Services Committee met August 14
Boone County Health and Human Services Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Boone County City-County Coordinating Committee met August 14
Boone County City-County Coordinating Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 14.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Boone County convicted of crimes involving weapons
There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Boone County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.
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Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Boone County convicted of public safety violations
There was an offender convicted of a public safety violation released on parole in Boone County during the first quarter of 2019, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Rockford Sun.