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Enrollment numbers in Wabash County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Week ending March 23: No new registered sex offenders living in Edwards County

Edwards County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

$52,941 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in January for Hamilton County

In January, Hamilton County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in White County?

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

Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in White County

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in White County as of the week ending March 16.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the SE Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Hamilton County taxpayers give $15,598 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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

White County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment numbers in White County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Wayne County in February?

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Wayne County in February compared to the previous month.

Gallatin County residents pay $21,415 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

In January, Gallatin County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hamilton County?

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

How many students were enrolled in Wayne County in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment numbers in Wayne County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

No new registered sex offenders living in Wayne County in week ending March 16

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Wayne County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Truck registration deadline extension ends April 18, says Rep. Windhorst

State Representative Patrick Windhorst, who represents Metropolis, Illinois, has issued a reminder to farm and commercial truck drivers and businesses regarding an important registration deadline.

Wabash County: Medicaid transfers accounted for 4.3% of income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.3% of income in Wabash County, providing an average of $2,258 per capita to residents.

Saline County saw 20.7% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 36.6% of income in Saline County, a 20.7% surge from 15.9% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

3,187 students enrolled in Saline County in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment numbers in Saline County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Wabash County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Wabash County as of the week ending March 16.

Gallatin County collects $5,862 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

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

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Edwards County?