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Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18?

By SE Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

This former SE Illinois News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 18.

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Edwards County residents pay $568,458 in County School Facility Tax in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

In 2022, Edwards County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Report reveals white students face more discipline at East Side Intermediate School in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

White students, constituting 86.1% or 322 of East Side Intermediate School's total student population of 374, accounted for 31 out of the 34 total suspensions (91.2%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per 10 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

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

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$20,858 in County Sales Tax collected in September for White County

By SE Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

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

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Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Oct. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 16, 2023

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Friday, Oct. 13

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Bailey on Bost: ‘Do your research and you will see quickly and clearly how we the people have been sold out for over 30 years’

By SE Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, is gaining attention as he takes on incumbent Mike Bost in the forthcoming primary.

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White County collects $39,048 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

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

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Census Bureau: 3.3% of people in Gallatin County identified as multiracial in 2021

By SE Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

Of the 5,038 citizens living in Gallatin County in 2021, 96.7% said they were only one race, while 3.3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Senator Fowler announces next round of library grant recipients

By SE Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

State Senator Dale Fowler has announced that nearly $35,000 in state-sponsored public school library grants have been approved for library programs in the 59th Senate District. The grants, which are awarded once every fiscal year, aim to support students enrolled in kindergarten through 12th grade by providing resources and services such as library books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology, and programs.Senator Fowler emphasized the importance of libraries in the everyday lives of the residents across the 59th District. He stated,...

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Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Oct. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 15, 2023

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 11

Grayville Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Nov. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 15, 2023

Grayville Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 15

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from White County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By SE Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in White County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

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Wayne County ranks 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2022

By SE Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

Wayne County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

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Bailey on crisis pregnancy center ruling: ‘A victory for free speech and life in Illinois’

By SE Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

Pro-life ministries in Illinois have secured a significant victory against the state's attempt to limit their free speech rights and label pro-life speech as a "deceptive business practice." Darren Bailey, a candidate for Congressional District 12, expressed his delight on social media following the ruling against a controversial Illinois law targeting crisis pregnancy centers.

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Wayne County taxpayers give $111,297 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

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

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Fairfield Community High School District 225 Board of Education met Oct. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2023

Fairfield Community High School District 225 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 11

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Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board of Education met Nov. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2023

Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 15

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Aaliyah Smith, former Lafollette High School standout, played on Wednesday, December 13 in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

The game took place in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, December 13, former Danville High School standout Mckaylee Allen’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 146-37 in their NJCAA game against the Shawnee Saints on Wednesday, December 13.