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$214,792 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2022 for Gallatin County

By SE Illinois News | Dec 31, 2023

In 2022, Gallatin County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 in 2021-22 school year?

By SE Illinois News | Dec 31, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 38.1% of Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By SE Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

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

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40.2% of Jasper Community Consolidated School District 17 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | Dec 30, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 40.2% of Jasper Community Consolidated School District 17 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met Oct. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 30, 2023

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 24

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Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By SE Illinois News | Dec 29, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 40.4% of Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Wabash County ranks 76th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2022

By SE Illinois News | Dec 29, 2023

Wabash County residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

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Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Educationmet Oct. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 29, 2023

Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Educationmet Tuesday, Oct. 24

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White County Board met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 29, 2023

White County Board met Tuesday, Nov. 21

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43.1% of Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | Dec 28, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 43.1% of Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Wabash County ranks 77th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 28, 2023

Wabash County residents paid $114,586 in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

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Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 28, 2023

Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 23

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Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Nov. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 28, 2023

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Tuesday, Nov. 21

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$241,449 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Saline County

By SE Illinois News | Dec 27, 2023

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

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12th Congressional District candidate Bailey: ‘How are you managing today, and how will you navigate 2024?’

By SE Illinois News | Dec 27, 2023

Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District of Illinois, recently engaged his followers in a discussion about the current global challenges and potential strategies for navigating the uncertainties of 2024.

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Illinois Offers Income Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Workers

By SE Illinois News | Dec 27, 2023

Starting next year, volunteer firefighters and EMTs in Illinois will have access to a new financial incentive. The state is introducing a $500 non-refundable income tax credit for eligible emergency volunteers. The credit aims to help cover the costs of training and equipment that these dedicated individuals incur while serving their communities.To qualify for the income tax credit, individuals must meet certain criteria. First and foremost, they must have served as a volunteer emergency worker for at least nine months during the taxable year. Additionally, they should...

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Did Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By SE Illinois News | Dec 27, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 43.6% of Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board of Education met Oct. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 27, 2023

Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 23

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Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 27, 2023

Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 20