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There have been 1,425 confirmed coronavirus cases in Gallatin County as of May 23, with 17 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Hamilton County officials report 31 coronavirus deaths, with 2,186 confirmed cases

There have been 2,186 confirmed coronavirus cases in Hamilton County as of May 23, with 31 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Edwards County officials report 28 coronavirus deaths, with 1,756 confirmed cases

There have been 1,756 confirmed coronavirus cases in Edwards County as of May 23, with 28 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

White County officials report 49 coronavirus deaths, with 4,418 confirmed cases

There have been 4,418 confirmed coronavirus cases in White County as of May 23, with 49 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Saline County officials report 96 coronavirus deaths, with 7,970 confirmed cases

There have been 7,970 confirmed coronavirus cases in Saline County as of May 23, with 96 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

City of Carmi City Council met May 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2022

City of Carmi City Council met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3.

Hamilton County E-911 Board met May 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 23, 2022

Hamilton County E-911 Board met Thursday, May 5.

City of Mount Carmel City Council met May 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 23, 2022

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, May 2.

Retail Merchants TGIF drawing

By Press release submission | May 23, 2022

Retail Merchants TGIF drawing

Sims taxpayers give $301 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

By SE Illinois News | May 22, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

Shawneetown residents pay $7,284 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

By SE Illinois News | May 22, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

31.4 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Hamilton County

By SE Illinois News | May 22, 2022

31.4 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Hamilton County in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

$5,537 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in April for Ridgway

This is an increase over the month before.

Raleigh collects $1,307 in Municipal Sales Tax in April

This is an increase over the month before.

33 percent of people 25 or older have an associate's degree or higher in Saline County

33 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Saline County in 2020, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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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 officials report 31 coronavirus deaths, with 2,186 confirmed cases

There have been 2,186 confirmed coronavirus cases in Hamilton County as of May 20, with 31 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Wabash County officials report 28 coronavirus deaths, with 3,742 confirmed cases

There have been 3,742 confirmed coronavirus cases in Wabash County as of May 20, with 28 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Everyday items to carry on your errands in Gallatin County

Gift giving can be difficult, so SE Illinois News has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

Best everyday items to give to friends in Edwards County