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In December 2023, Wabash County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Teacher union cash flooding two conservative House districts; 'Illinois Working' propping up GOP challengers

Efforts by teachers' unions to knock off incumbent conservatives in next week's primary election have ramped up with $260,000 targeting two House members opposed to their agendas.

Saline County: How many students passed their English tests in 2021-22 school year?

Out of the 1,500 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 28.9% passed the English portion of the test.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Saline County in week ending Mar. 9

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois House Republicans Introduce Laws to Combat Human Trafficking

Illinois House Republicans have taken a significant step in the fight against human trafficking by introducing a package of bills aimed at protecting victims and holding offenders accountable. The legislative package, spearheaded by Reps. Jeff Keicher, Nicole La Ha, Jennifer Sanalitro, and Brad Stephens, addresses various aspects of human trafficking to provide vital protections to individuals who have been exploited.House Bill 5465, introduced by Rep. Jeff Keicher, allows minors in juvenile court to request the immediate sealing or expungement of their records if the...

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

Out of the 986 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 30.9% passed the English portion of the test.

Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Saline County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Saline County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Saline County residents pay $236,833 in County School Facility Tax in December 2023

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

Former Rep. Bailey: 'If my daughter were murdered and someone apologized to her killer, I would punch them right in the mouth'

Former Illinois State Representative Darren Bailey commented on President Biden's apology to the illegal immigrant that murdered a University of Georgia student while she was out for a run. Laken Riley was killed on Feb. 22.

Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Gallatin County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Gallatin County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Wayne County taxpayers give $1.3 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2022

In 2022, Wayne County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in White County in week ending Mar. 9?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

$176,746 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in December 2023 for Saline County

In December 2023, Saline County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

Out of the 287 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 35.9% passed the English portion of the test.

Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

Saline County: Cities registered 18 lawyers in good standing as of February

Cities within Saline County recorded 18 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of February.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

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

Saline County collects $26,356 in County Sales Tax in December 2023

In December 2023, Saline County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Wayne County: How many students passed their English tests in 2021-22 school year?

Out of the 1,008 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 37.7% passed the English portion of the test.

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