March, 2024 Stories | SE Illinois News

Spring Arrives: Embrace the New Season Outdoors

By SE Illinois News | Mar 19, 2024

""Today is the first official day of Spring! Celebrate the new season by enjoying time outdoors."

City of Mount Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals met March 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 19, 2024

City of Mount Carmel Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, March 12.

Windhorst: Celebrate National Ag Week!

By SE Illinois News | Mar 18, 2024

In a recent statement, Windhorst emphasized the importance of National Agriculture Week, highlighting the significance of recognizing and appreciating the hard work of individuals in the agricultural sector. National Agriculture Week serves as a time to honor the dedication and contributions of farmers, farmworkers, ranchers, fishers, foresters, and other agricultural workers who play a vital role in food production and economic sustainability.

Prairie State taxes: Hamilton County residents rank 77th in total sales taxes paid for December 2023

By SE Illinois News | Mar 18, 2024

Hamilton County residents paid $134,899 in sales taxes, ranking 77th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2023.

1 gas station in cities throughout Wayne County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

$37,255 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for White County

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2024

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

$90,557 in County School Facility Tax collected in December 2023 for Wabash County

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2024

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

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Wayne County as of February?

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2024

Cities within Wayne County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of February.

Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18?

By SE Illinois News | Mar 17, 2024

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 18.

Wayne County collects $110,809 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2023

By SE Illinois News | Mar 16, 2024

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

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Mar 16, 2024

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

Q4 2023 Recap: 5 parolees from White County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By SE Illinois News | Mar 15, 2024

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