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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.

Real Estate Taxes Due

September 20

Second Installment

Early and Vote by Mail

September 26 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Early and Vote by Mail

September 27 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Early and Vote by Mail

September 30 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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Taxes

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Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report - September 9, 2024 about Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report

Sheriff’s Report - August 26, 2024 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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