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A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Fairfield City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Grayville City Council Regarding Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Grayville City Council in Illinois, seeking detailed information about its council members on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Shawneetown City Council Regarding Council Members' Information on October 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Shawneetown City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024.

Rep. Windhorst launches second annual 'Southern Illinois is Beautiful' photo contest

State Representative Patrick Windhorst has announced the commencement of the 2024 "Southern Illinois is Beautiful" photo contest. This marks the second year of the event, which previously attracted numerous entries and a significant number of votes from local residents.

Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day observed with community support

Today marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a time to honor and support those who have faced the deep sorrow of losing a child. This day serves as an opportunity for communities to come together in remembrance of the precious lives lost too soon and to stand in solidarity with families on their path toward healing.

FOIA Request Sent to McLeansboro City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024

FOIA Request to McLeansboro City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024.

More students enrolled in Edwards County's only school district in 2022-23 school year

Student enrollment in Edwards County’s only school district grew by 3.9% in the 2022-23 school year.

Wabash County: Cities registered 3 lawyers in good standing as of September

Cities within Wabash County recorded three lawyers in good standing to practice law as of September.

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Sept. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2024

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Saturday, Sept. 14

Wayne County taxpayers give $41,651 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Saline County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wayne County residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

Wayne County residents paid $199,768 in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

$10,747 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Wabash County

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

There were 1,409 students enrolled in Wabash Community Unit School District 348 in 2022-23 school year

By SE Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 stood out in Wabash County with 1,409 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

By SE Illinois News | Oct 13, 2024

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

4 lawyers in good standing in cities within Gallatin County as of September

There were four lawyers in good standing in cities within Gallatin County as of September.

Saline County taxpayers give $236,166 in County School Facility Tax in July

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

Wabash County collects $25,111 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

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

White County Districts: Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year