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$4,594 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Gallatin County

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

In July, Gallatin County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Wayne County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 28

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Saline County as of August?

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

Cities within Saline County recorded 18 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

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Wabash County residents pay $76,351 in County School Facility Tax in July

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

In July, Wabash County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Analysis: 74.1% of Wayne County public high school students failed 2023 state math exam

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

More than 7 in 10 Wayne County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Wabash County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Sept. 28

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wabash County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 2, 2024

Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 1

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City of Carmi City Council met Oct. 1

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 2, 2024

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 1

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City of Mount Carmel City Council met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 2, 2024

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, Sept. 30

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Patrick Windhorst discusses corrections, taxes, theft issues on WJPF radio

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

State Representative Patrick Windhorst participated in an interview with Tom Miller on the WJPF Radio Morning Newswatch. During the session, Windhorst addressed various pressing issues including problems at the Department of Corrections related to exposures and illnesses. He emphasized the necessity for increased transparency from both the department and the administration. "There must be a better effort by the department and administration to ensure drugs and other banned contraband and substances do not make it into our correctional facilities," he stated.

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Edwards County residents pay $12,610 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By SE Illinois News | Oct 2, 2024

In July, Edwards County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Wayne County in week ending Sept. 21?

By SE Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State taxes: Hamilton County residents rank 75th in total sales taxes paid for July

By SE Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

Hamilton County residents paid $131,375 in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Illinois leads U.S. in pumpkin production with over 650 million pounds annually

By SE Illinois News | Oct 1, 2024

As fall approaches, homes across America fill with pumpkin pies and jack-o’-lanterns, many of which originate from Illinois. Known as the nation's pumpkin powerhouse, Illinois produces over 650 million pounds of pumpkins annually. This figure represents nearly 40% of the entire U.S. pumpkin production, surpassing the next five states combined.

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2023: Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 11th lowest in state for average salary

By SE Illinois News | Sep 30, 2024

Administrators in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $65,519 per year, ranking 11th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within White County in week ending Sept. 21?

By SE Illinois News | Sep 30, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Wayne County had 7 lawyers in good standing in August

By SE Illinois News | Sep 30, 2024

Cities within Wayne County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of August.

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Nominations open for ISBE's 2025 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards

By SE Illinois News | Sep 30, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards. The board aims to recognize outstanding educators, administrators, and school professionals who have made significant contributions to both public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools in Illinois.

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Senator Dale Fowler receives Champion of Free Enterprise Award

By SE Illinois News | Sep 30, 2024

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been recognized as a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This honor acknowledges his efforts in supporting free enterprise and job opportunities across Illinois.

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Southern Illinois lawmakers call for inmate mail protocol changes after exposure incidents

By SE Illinois News | Sep 30, 2024

Concerns have risen over potential exposures to dangerous substances in Illinois prisons. Recent reports indicate that prison staff and inmates have fallen ill and required medical treatment, with a common factor being mail sent to inmates possibly containing papers soaked with drugs or harmful substances.