Adam Hoffer and Jacob Macumber-Rosin: Illinois’ alcohol tax is almost as old as America. It needs reform.
An optimal tax on alcohol in Illinois would actually tax alcohol, regardless of its classification.
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Rockwood, Illinois. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Randolph. Associated ZIP codes: 62280.
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An optimal tax on alcohol in Illinois would actually tax alcohol, regardless of its classification.
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A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
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A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
The U.S. Census Bureau lists Rockwood village as an incorporated place. Its Vintage 2025 series estimates a resident population of 32 on July 1, 2025. In this collection, a small place means one with a 2025 estimate of 10,000 or fewer; that is a selection threshold, not a separate legal category. The figure describes the Census place geography, not everyone in a surrounding ZIP code or neighboring unincorporated area.
The same series gives Rockwood village a 2020 population estimate of 32. Comparing those two reference points, the estimate was unchanged, with no net change (0.0%). The comparison records endpoints only. It does not identify causes, describe seasonal variation, or predict what will happen next. The 2025 number is an estimate for its stated reference date, not a live headcount. Within Illinois, Rockwood village ranks 9 among incorporated places whose 2025 estimates are at or below 10,000, ordered from smallest upward. This is a within-state population comparison, not a ranking of quality, popularity, or amenities. For a meaningful comparison, use the same Census vintage, reference year, and geographic boundaries. The Census name is retained here so readers can distinguish the official estimate record from the postal-city label used by this directory. Sources U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimate: Rockwood village U.S. Census Bureau: City and Town Population Totals, 2020-2025
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