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$48,890 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Hamilton County

By SE Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

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

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Saline County responsible for 33rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2022

By SE Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

Saline County residents paid $6.1 million in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per county in 2022.

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Senator Fowler Empowers Students through Student Advisory Council

By SE Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

State Senator Dale Fowler recently hosted the annual Student Advisory Council, providing an educational opportunity for students to engage in the legislative process and learn about state government. Over 60 students from 16 high schools gathered at Southern Illinois University Carbondale to participate in the event.During the council, Senator Fowler emphasized the importance of understanding the legislative process and how it impacts everyday lives. He stated, "State government impacts our everyday lives and it’s important students understand the process and how a bill...

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

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

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Bailey: ‘The same IEA who gave my opponent nearly $50,000 when he was in the state Legislature’

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

Darren Bailey, a former state senator and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, has criticized the Illinois Education Association (IEA) for its alleged political bias.

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Census Bureau: 2.5% of people in Edwards County identified as multiracial in 2021

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

Of the 6,233 citizens living in Edwards County in 2021, 97.5% said they were only one race, while 2.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Hamilton County collects $48,647 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

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

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Wayne County ranks 62nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

Wayne County residents paid $207,079 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Sept. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 8, 2023

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 26

Hamilton County Insurance Commission met Nov. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 8, 2023

Hamilton County Insurance Commission met Thursday, Nov. 9

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Chloe Dallas, former Wauwatosa East High School standout, played on Thursday, December 7 in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

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Nakia Bardney, former Simeon Career Academy High School standout, played on Thursday, December 7 in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 117-84 in their NJCAA game against the Moberly Area Greyhounds on Thursday, December 7.

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Pike High School standout Jaelynne Murray’s college team won in NJCAA game on Thursday, December 7

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

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On Thursday, December 7, Westfield Preparatory High School standout Shamya Reid competed in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 117-84 in their NJCAA game against the Moberly Area Greyhounds on Thursday, December 7.

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Kuryn Brunson, former Franklin Community High School standout, played on Thursday, December 7 in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

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On Thursday, December 7, Example Academy standout Breana Dugans competed in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 117-84 in their NJCAA game against the Moberly Area Greyhounds on Thursday, December 7.

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On Thursday, December 7, former Mishawaka Marian High School standout Makaya Porter’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Mount Carmel, Illinois.

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On Thursday, December 7, former Columbia Academy standout Madison Lewis’ college team won in an NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 117-84 in their NJCAA game against the Moberly Area Greyhounds on Thursday, December 7.

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Jada Peterson, former Kell High School standout, played on Thursday, December 7 in NJCAA game

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 117-84 in their NJCAA game against the Moberly Area Greyhounds on Thursday, December 7.

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Milwaukee Academy of Science standout Beautiful Waheed’s college team won in NJCAA game on Thursday, December 7

By SE Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

The Wabash Valley Warriors won 117-84 in their NJCAA game against the Moberly Area Greyhounds on Thursday, December 7.