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News from December 2023

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Gallatin County taxpayers give $61,487 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Dec 21, 2023

In 2022, Gallatin County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 21, 2023

Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 17

City of Carmi City Council met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 21, 2023

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Norris City Omaha Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 15.

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New Statewide Program Now Accepting Plans for Grants to Build Local Food Infrastructure

By SE Illinois News | Dec 20, 2023

The Illinois Stewardship Alliance Group has launched a new program that aims to support the development of local food infrastructure in the state. Through the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program, millions of dollars will be made available to Illinoisans who have innovative ideas to enhance the state's network of local food systems.With nearly $2 million in grant funds available, the program offers an opportunity for individuals and organizations to receive financial support for projects related to various aspects of the local food supply chain. From animal processing...

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

Hamilton County Liquor Control Commission met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Hamilton County Liquor Control Commission met Monday, Nov. 20

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White County residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2022

By SE Illinois News | Dec 19, 2023

White County residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2023

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

Hamilton County Board met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2023

Hamilton County Board met Monday, Nov. 20

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Report reveals white students face more discipline at Mt. Carmel Grade School in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | Dec 18, 2023

White students, constituting 93.7% or 356 of Mt. Carmel Grade School's total student population of 380, accounted for 48 out of the 49 total suspensions (98%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per seven students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2nd Amendment Town Hall in Carmi to address key concerns for Illinois gun owners

By SE Illinois News | Dec 18, 2023

Darren Bailey, candidate for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, is set to host a critical discussion on Second Amendment rights at an upcoming 2nd Amendment Town Hall.

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Prairie State taxes: Gallatin County residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid for September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 18, 2023

Gallatin County residents paid $24,110 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 18, 2023

Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

City of Harrisburg City Council met Nov. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 18, 2023

City of Harrisburg City Council met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Discipline at Hamilton County Junior/Senior High School: Multiracial students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | Dec 17, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 2% or 10 of Hamilton County Junior/Senior High School's total student population of 501, accounted for one out of the 110 total suspensions (0.9%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 10 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Wabash County taxpayers give $7,724 in County Sales Tax in September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 17, 2023

In September, Wabash County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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White County residents pay $134,665 in County School Facility Tax in September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 17, 2023

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

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On Saturday, December 16, Lafollette High School standout Aaliyah Smith competed in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 17, 2023

The game took place in Carterville, Illinois.

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Danville High School standout Mckaylee Allen’s college team won in NJCAA game on Saturday, December 16

By SE Illinois News | Dec 17, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 105-68 in their NJCAA game against the Logan Volunteers on Saturday, December 16.