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In the 2023-24 school year, 94.6% of students enrolled in Wayne County schools identified as white.

4 inmates sentenced in Hamilton County to be released in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release four inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Hamilton County during the third quarter of 2025.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Edwards County in week ending June 7?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Edwards County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 18th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $77,218 per year, ranking 18th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Windhorst urges Democrats for reforms following Madigan's prison sentence

On June 13, 2025, former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison, along with three years of probation and a $2.5 million fine.

City of Mount Carmel City Council met June 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 13, 2025

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, June 9

2024: Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 administrators rank 23rd lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Eldorado Community Unit School District 4 earn an average of $78,616 per year, ranking 23rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many inmates sentenced in Saline County will be released during week ending June 21?

By N. Y. Riddle | Jun 12, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Saline County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 21.

Gallatin County: 3 inmates scheduled for release in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release three inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Gallatin County during the third quarter of 2025.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Gallatin County in week ending June 7

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Gallatin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 3 inmates sentenced in Saline County during July

There are three inmates sentenced in Saline County set to be released from jail in July.

There were 2,723 white students enrolled in Saline County schools in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 85.4% of students enrolled in Saline County schools identified as white.

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 11

Gallatin County receives final property assessment equalization factor for 2024

Gallatin County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 administrators rank 44th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By SE Illinois News | Jun 11, 2025

Administrators in Wabash Community Unit School District 348 earn an average of $83,650 per year, ranking 44th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Gallatin County residents pay $26,426 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By SE Illinois News | Jun 11, 2025

In April, Gallatin County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met May 14

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 14.

City of Mount Carmel City Council met May 12

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, May 12.

City of Harrisburg City Council met May 16

City of Harrisburg City Council met Friday, May 16.

City of Harrisburg City Council met May 15