This March, US residents will participate in the 2020 census and Farmer City officials are promoting the importance of why people need to take it.

Thursday on the WHOW Morning Show, Sue McLaughlin is the Farmer City Administrator and says there's a lot on the line for not only the State of Illinois but also for Farmer City.

The census' impact on Farmer City could be felt in grant applications or marketing efforts. McLaughlin says it is important for everyone to register because it also helps them provide services for residents. 

The census forms are likely to be mailed to you but McLaughlin says to be aware, census workers could be coming door-to-door. Around the middle of March, be on the lookout for information regarding the census.