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Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 15

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met May 14

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 14

City of Mount Carmel City Council met April 15

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, April 15

City of Mount Carmel City Council met May 13

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, May 13

There were 680 white students enrolled in Gallatin County districts in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | May 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 95.8% of students enrolled in Gallatin County school districts identified as white.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Saline County in week ending May 18

By SE Illinois News | May 19, 2024

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

Edwards County residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

Edwards County residents paid $54,962 in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per county in 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.

Hamilton County had 6 lawyers in good standing in April

There were six lawyers in good standing in cities within Hamilton County as of April.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 95.6% of Edwards County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, 95.6% of students enrolled in Edwards County school districts identified as white.

White County taxpayers give $17,987 in County Sales Tax in February

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

Wabash County residents pay $74,042 in County School Facility Tax in February

In February, Wabash County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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8% of citizens unemployed in Edwards County in 2021

The unemployment rate in Edwards County hit 8% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Wayne County in week ending May 11

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Saline County in week ending May 11?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

Bill allowing sheriffs on 911 boards awaits governor's signature

Legislation that would permit County Sheriffs to serve on local 911 boards has earned unanimous support from the Illinois Senate. The bill, sponsored by State Representative Patrick Windhorst, was advanced through the General Assembly with the assistance of State Senator Dale Fowler.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Wayne County in April?

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Wayne County in week ending May 11?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

White County residents pay $37,488 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

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

Illinois Legislature approves transfer of West Frankfort Armory Property