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Brown County, IL

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  • All County Board meetings will be held at 7pm in the courtroom of the Courthouse unless otherwise noted.

Memorial Day

May 26

Brown County offices are closed. Flags are flown on this day.

June Board Meeting

June 9

Flag Day

June 14

Flags are flown on this day.

Freedom Day

June 19

Brown County offices are closed. Flags are flown on this day.

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Taxes

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Records

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Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report - May 19, 2025 about Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report - May 12, 2025 about Sheriff’s Report
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About Brown County

Nestled between fertile fields and rolling hills in west central Illinois, Brown County was formed out of Schuyler County in 1839. Mt. Sterling, IL is the county seat and is home to the county courthouse located on the public square.

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