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 city rank?
5 South Suburbs cities with the most public employees
Rank
City/Town/Village
County
Population
Total Employees
% of Employees Per Capita
1
Village of Thornton
Cook
2,461
132
5.36 %
2
Village of Merrionette Park
Cook
1,894
68
3.59 %
3
City of Hometown
Cook
4,349
119
2.74 %
4
Village of Crestwood
Cook
11,039
243
2.20 %
5
Village of Calumet Park
Cook
7,835
170
2.17 %
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