May, 2024 Stories | SE Illinois News

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Saline County in week ending May 25?

By SE Illinois News | May 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

14.6% of Saline County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By SE Illinois News | May 31, 2024

Saline County's only university had 14.6% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

2022: 37.6% of Wayne County students played sports on collegiate teams

By SE Illinois News | May 31, 2024

Wayne County's only university had 37.6% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Senator Fowler criticizes newly passed $53 billion Illinois budget

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) issued a statement following the passage of a budget by Democrat lawmakers, which allocates over $53 billion for Fiscal Year 2025.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Wayne County in week ending May 18

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

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

Edwards County taxpayers give $8,599 in County Sales Tax in February

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

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

Prairie State taxes: Gallatin County residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid for February

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

Gallatin County residents paid $25,619 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

8.1% of Gallatin County residents considered unemployed in 2021

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The unemployment rate in Gallatin County hit 8.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Judge blocks new Illinois election law amid constitutional concerns

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

On May 22, a Springfield Circuit judge issued a temporary injunction blocking a controversial new election law passed by Democrat lawmakers earlier this month. Critics argue that the law is designed to protect vulnerable incumbents and reduce voter choice.

Illinois General Assembly passes budget with record spending and new taxes

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

This week, the Illinois General Assembly passed Governor JB Pritzker’s budget and nearly a billion dollars in new taxes to address the migrant crisis. The budget sets a new record for government spending at just over $53 billion, marking an increase of nearly $13 billion, or 32%, since Pritzker took office.

Illinois General Assembly finalizes FY 2025 budget amid controversy

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly has concluded its 2024 spring legislative session. Early Wednesday morning, House Democrats approved a $1 billion tax increase on citizens and businesses to fund new spending initiatives, including healthcare for non-citizens and projects in Democrat districts.

Illinois House passes $1 billion tax hike amid partisan debate

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly concluded its 2024 spring legislative session with a significant tax increase. Early Wednesday morning, House Democrats approved a $1 billion tax hike to fund new expenditures, including healthcare services for non-citizens and various projects in Democratic districts.

Senate passes bill reforming Illinois Prisoner Review Board amid controversy

By SE Illinois News | May 30, 2024

Amid ongoing controversy with the Illinois Prisoner Review Board (PRB), including a recent high-profile tragedy where a young boy was murdered by an offender just days after his release, the Senate passed legislation to reform the controversial body.