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Wabash County officials report 28 coronavirus deaths, with 3,843 confirmed cases

By SE Illinois News | Jun 27, 2022

There have been 3,843 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wabash County as of June 27, with 28 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Wayne County officials report 84 coronavirus deaths, with 5,488 confirmed cases

By SE Illinois News | Jun 27, 2022

There have been 5,488 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wayne County as of June 27, with 84 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Village of Smithton Village Board March 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2022

Village of Smithton Village Board Tuesday, March 15.

City of Carmi City Council met June 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 27, 2022

City of Carmi City Council met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 7.

City of Harrisburg City Council met June 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2022

City of Harrisburg City Council met Thursday, June 2.

West Salem taxpayers give $7,136 in Municipal Sales Tax in May

By SE Illinois News | Jun 26, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

27% of households in Junction received food stamps in 2020

By SE Illinois News | Jun 26, 2022

Junction ranked 131st in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Jun 25, 2022

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

Wayne City residents pay $13,058 in Municipal Sales Tax in May

By SE Illinois News | Jun 25, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

19.3% of households in Ridgway received food stamps in 2020

By SE Illinois News | Jun 25, 2022

Ridgway ranked 334th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release two inmates sentenced in White County during week ending June 2

By SE Illinois News | Jun 25, 2022

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in White County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending June 2.

Niemerg says campaigning for gubernatorial candidate Darren Bailey was a 'pleasure'

By Caleb Lombardo | Jun 24, 2022

This week, State Rep. Adam Niemerg took to Facebook to express his approval for Darren Bailey, a gubernatorial candidate in Illinois.

White County school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Three school districts in White County are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

Wayne County school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Seven school districts in Wayne County are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

Wabash County school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Two school districts in Wabash County are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

Saline County school districts mum on state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

Four school districts in Saline County are mum on Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

Hamilton County school district opting out of state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

The one school district in Hamilton County is opting out of Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.

Gallatin County school district opting out of state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

The one school district in Gallatin County is opting out of Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards..

Edwards County school district opting out of state’s new sex education policy

By LGIS News Service | Jun 24, 2022

The one school district in Edwards County is opting out of Illinois’ new law that aligns sex education policies for grades K-12 with national standards.