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Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met April 2

By Philip Gonzales | May 3, 2024

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, April 2

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met April 23

By Philip Gonzales | May 3, 2024

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, April 23

1 gas station in cities throughout Saline County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 27

By SE Illinois News | May 3, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Saline County residents paid 33rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By SE Illinois News | May 3, 2024

Saline County residents paid $488,962 in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per county in February.

Hamilton County County Education: 11 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | May 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 1% of students enrolled in Hamilton County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

2022: 3 coaches at institution in Wayne County earned on average $22,853

By SE Illinois News | May 3, 2024

The average coaching salary at Frontier Community College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Wayne County, was $22,853, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Gallatin County taxpayers give $15,324 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By SE Illinois News | May 3, 2024

In February, Gallatin County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Senate Republicans Warn of Election Theft as Democrats Pass Drastic Change to Election Law

By SE Illinois News | May 3, 2024

Senate Republicans have issued a strong warning in response to a controversial new law passed by Democrats in Illinois, with one lawmaker declaring, “This is how you steal an election.” The law, known as Senate Bill 2412, has sparked outrage among Republican legislators for its significant changes to the state’s election laws in the midst of an ongoing election cycle.The bill, which was hastily filed and pushed through the House and Senate, has raised concerns due to its potential impact on the current election process. One of the key provisions of the law is the...

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

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

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

$4,494 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Gallatin County

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

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

Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Saline County?

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

There were 11 offenders living in Saline County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

$14,691 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Wabash County

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

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

4 coaches at institution in Saline County earned $5,123 on average in 2022

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

The average coaching salary at Southeastern Illinois College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Saline County, was $5,123, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Windhorst: House Democrats Rush Sweeping Elections Omnibus Bill through the House

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

On May 2, 2024, in Springfield, IL, House Democrats swiftly pushed through significant elections legislation, causing concern among House Republicans. State Representative Patrick Windhorst, the House Republican Floor Leader from Metropolis, expressed his disapproval of the rushed process that led to the passage of SB 2412.Windhorst criticized the Democrats, stating, "The process that led to this legislation passing through the House in just a single day shows just how far the Democrats will go in flexing their political muscles under the Statehouse dome." He emphasized...

Rep. Windhorst Kicks off Annual Summer Reading Program for 1st – 4th Graders

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

State Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has launched his annual Summer Reading Program with the theme "Get in the Game". In a recent announcement, Windhorst highlighted the program's benefits, stating, "My summer reading club is a great chance for students to keep reading throughout their summer break, keep their literary skills sharp, and earn a ticket to watch a baseball game with me and their fellow summer readers."The program, aimed at 1st to 4th graders in the 117th district, incentivizes students to read by offering a free ticket for themselves and a...

Senator Fowler Issues Statement on Senate Bill 2412

By SE Illinois News | May 2, 2024

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) released a strong statement regarding Senate Bill 2412, which recently passed out of the Senate. Fowler expressed his concerns about the bill's impact on the democratic process in Illinois, stating, “Senate Bill 2412 is a direct blow to the democratic process of our state and I refused to vote for legislation that is so clearly undemocratic."Fowler criticized the proposal to change election rules mid-cycle, arguing that it undermines the hard work of local candidates and threatens the voice of Illinois voters. He emphasized that...

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

By SE Illinois News | May 1, 2024

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

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Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met April 2

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met April 23

1 gas station in cities throughout Saline County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Apr. 27

Saline County residents paid 33rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

Hamilton County County Education: 11 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

2022: 3 coaches at institution in Wayne County earned on average $22,853

Gallatin County taxpayers give $15,324 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

Senate Republicans Warn of Election Theft as Democrats Pass Drastic Change to Election Law

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

$4,494 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in February for Gallatin County

Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Saline County?

$14,691 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Wabash County

4 coaches at institution in Saline County earned $5,123 on average in 2022

Windhorst: House Democrats Rush Sweeping Elections Omnibus Bill through the House

Rep. Windhorst Kicks off Annual Summer Reading Program for 1st – 4th Graders

Senator Fowler Issues Statement on Senate Bill 2412

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

Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?

Edwards County collects $10,586 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

White County residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

Norris City Omaha-Enfield-Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met November 20

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