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White County residents paid $203,453 in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2023.

Saline County taxpayers give $66,283 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

In December 2023, Saline County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Median age of White County residents reached 44 by 2021

White County residents have a median age of 44-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Hamilton County students and their English performance in 2021-22 school year

Out of the 473 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 43.6% passed the English portion of the test.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Saline County in week ending Mar. 2?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

$6,135 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Gallatin County

In December 2023, Gallatin County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in White County in February?

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within White County in February compared to the previous month.

$52,501 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in December 2023 for Hamilton County

In December 2023, Hamilton County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded English IAR expectations in Edwards County in 2021-22 school year?

Out of the 369 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 45.5% passed the English portion of the test.

Rep. Windhorst Hosts Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition at State Capitol

"SPRINGFIELD – House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) hosted the Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition at the State Capitol in Springfield this week. Windhorst expressed his gratitude towards the coalition, stating, "I want to thank the staff and student volunteers that work so hard to make Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition work well for individuals struggling with substance abuse issues in our community."Acknowledging the significant impact of drug-related issues, Windhorst highlighted the importance of the coalition's...

Jim Acklin’s troubled past still there…failed at mandated reporting

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Mar 7, 2024

Jim Acklin has announced he is running as a write-in candidate against State Representative Adam Niemerg who is also a write-in candidate. Niemerg has been endorsed by every GOP County Chairman in the 102nd district and is a member of the Illinois Freedom Caucus.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Wayne County in February compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Wayne County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Hamilton County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of February 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were no new registered sex offenders living in Hamilton County in February 2024.

National Dentist’s Day Celebrates Importance of Dental Care

Today, on March 6, 2024, the nation recognizes National Dentist’s Day, shedding light on the significance of dental care in maintaining overall health and wellbeing."Thank a Dentist on National Dentist’s Day!"Dental care plays a vital role in an individual's health, yet it is a component that is sometimes disregarded. The observance of National Dentist’s Day serves as a reminder of the crucial role dentists play in society."Today is National Dentist’s Day. Dental care is an important, and often overlooked, part of a person’s health and wellbeing."As individuals, it...

Hamilton County collects $14,946 in County Sales Tax in December 2023

In December 2023, Hamilton County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Rep. Windhorst Hosts “Emerging Women Leaders” at Annual Capitol Conference

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) recently hosted the House Republicans’ Annual Emerging Women Leaders Conference at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, where he welcomed two influential women leaders from Southern Illinois. Among the attendees were Kristy Stephenson, Dean of Career and Technology Programs for Shawnee Community College, and Deborah Barnett, Executive Director of Southern Illinois Now (SI Now).Windhorst praised Stephenson for her contributions, stating, “Kristy Stephenson is a very talented attorney and a dedicated public...

Attorney General Lists Top 10 Most Frequent Scams Illinoisans Fell Victim to in 2023