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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Jun 3, 2023

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

$3,758 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Gallatin County

By SE Illinois News | Jun 3, 2023

In March, Gallatin County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q1 2023 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Edwards County?

By SE Illinois News | Jun 2, 2023

There was one offender living in Edwards County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Edwards County collects $36,569 in County School Facility Tax in March

By SE Illinois News | Jun 2, 2023

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

Edwards County taxpayers give $9,714 in County Sales Tax in March

By SE Illinois News | Jun 2, 2023

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

Week ending May 3: one inmate sentenced in Saline County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By SE Illinois News | Jun 2, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Saline County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 3.

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met March 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 2, 2023

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met Tuesday, March 28

City of Carmi City Council met May 2

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 2, 2023

City of Carmi City Council met Tuesday, May 2

State Rep. Meier: 'I am honored to receive the Public Service Award'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) was one of two legislators honored by the Illinois Municipal Utilities Association for efforts supporting municipal utilities and public power sources.

Q1 2023 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in White County?

By SE Illinois News | Jun 1, 2023

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

Plummer slams Democrats for limiting residents' rights: 'It's time that you start showing some respect to the people of Illinois'

By SE Illinois News Report | Jun 1, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) has criticized his colleagues on the other side of the aisle for what he called "a slap in the face" effort by Democrats to limit the rights of Illinoisans.