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Administrators in Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $65,519 per year, ranking 11th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within White County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wayne County had 7 lawyers in good standing in August

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

Nominations open for ISBE's 2025 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) is seeking nominations for the 2025 Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards. The board aims to recognize outstanding educators, administrators, and school professionals who have made significant contributions to both public and nonpublic elementary and secondary schools in Illinois.

Senator Dale Fowler receives Champion of Free Enterprise Award

State Senator Dale Fowler (R-Harrisburg) has been recognized as a Champion of Free Enterprise by the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This honor acknowledges his efforts in supporting free enterprise and job opportunities across Illinois.

Southern Illinois lawmakers call for inmate mail protocol changes after exposure incidents

Concerns have risen over potential exposures to dangerous substances in Illinois prisons. Recent reports indicate that prison staff and inmates have fallen ill and required medical treatment, with a common factor being mail sent to inmates possibly containing papers soaked with drugs or harmful substances.

2 gas stations in cities throughout White County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout White County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wabash County had 3 lawyers in good standing in August

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

Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 administrators rank 19th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 earn an average of $73,250 per year, ranking 19th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Wayne County in week ending Sept. 21

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Wayne County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education met September 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 29, 2024

Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education met 7:15 p.m. Wednesday, September 4

Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30?

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 30.

Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Aug. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2024

Galatia Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 27

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met Aug. 27

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2024

Village of Smithton Committee of a Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 27

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Aug. 26

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 28, 2024

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 26

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Hamilton County in week ending Sept. 21?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hamilton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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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.

Average cost of college education in Wayne County remains unchanged for students in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees were unchanged in Wayne County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Analysis: Galatia Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 22nd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Galatia Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $73,559 per year, ranking 22nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Edwards County: Cities registered 1 lawyer in good standing as of August