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

By SE Illinois News | May 22, 2024

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Wabash County as of April.

Lawmakers address fentanyl crisis on Capitol Crimes podcast

By SE Illinois News | May 22, 2024

Rep. Windhorst Featured in Recent Capitol Crimes Podcast

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Wayne County in week ending May 18?

By SE Illinois News | May 21, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Saline County in week ending May 18?

By SE Illinois News | May 21, 2024

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

How many white students were enrolled in Saline County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By SE Illinois News | May 21, 2024

In Saline County districts, 3,277 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Gallatin County as of April?

By SE Illinois News | May 21, 2024

Cities within Gallatin County recorded four lawyers in good standing to practice law as of April.

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met May 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 21, 2024

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.

Illinois honors fallen firefighters at annual memorial ceremony

By SE Illinois News | May 20, 2024

State leaders convened in Springfield on May 14 for the 31st Annual Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Medal of Honor Ceremony. The event took place at the Bank of Springfield Center, uniting numerous firefighters from across Illinois to pay homage to their deceased colleagues.

Hamilton County Education: 1,078 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By SE Illinois News | May 20, 2024

In Hamilton County districts, 1,078 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Fowler sponsors bill allowing sheriffs on local 9-1-1 boards

By SE Illinois News | May 20, 2024

State Senator Dale Fowler has sponsored legislation to amend the Emergency Telephone System Act, thereby explicitly allowing sheriffs to serve on local 9-1-1 boards. The move is aimed at acknowledging the crucial role that sheriffs play in ensuring community safety and well-being.

Legislation for transfer of armory property clears Illinois House and Senate

By SE Illinois News | May 20, 2024

The Republican legislative delegation from Southern Illinois to the Illinois House and Senate has successfully guided legislation through the General Assembly. State Representative Patrick Windhorst collaborated with State Senator Dale Fowler, Senator Terri Bryant, and State Representative Dave Severin to gain unanimous support for House Bill 1672. This bill permits the Department of Military Affairs to transfer the property and building known as the Armory Building in West Frankfort when it is vacated and relocated to Marion.

Chicago teachers' union demands $1 billion more in state funding

By SE Illinois News | May 20, 2024

On May 15, hundreds of members from the Chicago Teacher’s Union (CTU) took a taxpayer-funded day off to rally at the Capitol, demanding an additional $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS). The move was criticized by some as hypocritical, given that the union's members were absent from their classrooms, causing the district to hire substitute teachers at significant cost to taxpayers. Additionally, salaries were still paid to CTU members who made the trip to Springfield.

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News from May 2024

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

Lawmakers address fentanyl crisis on Capitol Crimes podcast

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Wayne County in week ending May 18?

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Saline County in week ending May 18?

How many white students were enrolled in Saline County districts in 2021-22 school year?

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Gallatin County as of April?

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met May 14

Illinois honors fallen firefighters at annual memorial ceremony

Hamilton County Education: 1,078 white students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

Fowler sponsors bill allowing sheriffs on local 9-1-1 boards

Legislation for transfer of armory property clears Illinois House and Senate

Chicago teachers' union demands $1 billion more in state funding

1 gas station in cities throughout Wayne County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 18

White County Board Building Committee met April 17

Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met April 15

Edwards County Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met April 15

Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education will meet May 21

Fairfield Community High School District 225 Board of Education will meet May 20

Jasper Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education met May 16

City of Harrisburg City Council met May 16

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met May 13

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