Douglas County is located in the state of Illinois and is part of the Decatur Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county seat is Tuscola.

Douglas County is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners. The board is elected from seven districts within the county. The county also has a county administrator, who is appointed by the board.

The county is served by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, which is responsible for law enforcement and corrections. The county also has a state's attorney, who is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases.

The county is home to several state parks, including the Douglas-Hart Nature Center, the Douglas County State Fish and Wildlife Area, and the Douglas County State Recreation Area. The county also has several museums, including the Douglas County Historical Museum and the Douglas County Museum of Natural History.

The county is served by several school districts, including the Tuscola Community Unit School District, the Arcola Community Unit School District, and the Villa Grove Community Unit School District. The county also has several private schools, including the Douglas County Christian Academy and the Douglas County Montessori School.

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