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In September, Saline County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?

There was one offender living in Wabash County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.5% of the students in Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Hamilton County as of November?

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Hamilton County as of November.

State Fire Marshal offers $5 million in grants for fire station projects

Local fire departments in need of funding for construction or rehabilitation projects may have an opportunity to apply for financial assistance.

Sen. Dale Fowler: 'I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible actions of Williamson County deputies who sprang into action'

State Senator Dale Fowler commended the swift actions of Williamson County deputies in a Facebook post dated December 3.

Saline County collects $67,161 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Wayne County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Wayne County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Galatia Community Unit School District 1 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 41.6% of the students in Galatia Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Windhorst emphasizes need for ethics reform on International Anti-Corruption Day

Countries worldwide commemorate International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9, emphasizing the need to combat corruption and its detrimental effects.

Prairie State taxes: Hamilton County residents rank 76th in total sales taxes paid for September

Hamilton County residents paid $121,656 in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Saline County?

There were 18 offenders living in Saline County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Hamilton County taxpayers give $48,332 in County School Facility Tax in September

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

Wabash County had 3 lawyers in good standing in November

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Wabash County as of November.

Did Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 43.2% of the students in Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Wayne County in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Wayne County in week ending Nov. 30?