Kelly, Stickney and Thornton employ the most government workers per capita among townships in South Suburbs, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.
State law requires local governments to self-report financial records each year, including the number of employees whose paychecks come from taxpayers. Employees per capita is calculated to compare staffs across cities and villages.
Where does your township rank?
South Suburbs townships with the most public employees
Rank
Township
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Kelly
Warren
346
8
2.31 %
2
Stickney
Cook
40,772
72
0.18 %
3
Thornton
Cook
167,812
170
0.10 %
4
Bloom
Cook
90,922
55
0.06 %
5
Orland
Cook
97,558
55
0.06 %
6
Rich
Cook
76,727
45
0.06 %
7
Bremen
Cook
110,118
40
0.04 %
8
Worth
Cook
152,633
55
0.04 %
9
Palos
Cook
54,615
11
0.02 %
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