Southern Illinois county library

By Daniel L. Bishop · Business Master Mechanic

Web summary: October 25, 2026. Underlying research periods vary; county research edition: October 23, 2026.

Browse the SI Now 17-county collection, the broader 24-county study or individual county reports.

Seventeen counties have reviewed research reports; seven additional counties remain research in progress. Research depth varies. Pending counties are excluded from comparison totals rather than represented as zeros.

Detailed explanation and source context follow below.

Terms used here: Owners exit roles or investments. Role succession carries responsibilities and mastery forward; ownership continuity addresses ownership rights and contingencies; operating continuity keeps the business functioning. Transferability is the business’s ability to carry value-producing capabilities through a specified change. Read the definitions and how these plans connect.