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The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Saline County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Fairfield Public School District 112 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 39.9% of the students in Fairfield Public School District 112 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Dec. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 11, 2024

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Monday, Dec. 9

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Saline County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Saline County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

1 gas station in cities throughout Saline County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Saline County residents pay $180,554 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

In September, Saline County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Saline County in week ending Dec. 7

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Saline County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Dec. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 11, 2024

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday, Dec. 11

$24,913 in County Sales Tax collected in September for Saline County

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

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Wabash County?

There was one offender living in Wabash County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SE Illinois News.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.5% of the students in Allendale Community Consolidated School District 17 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Hamilton County as of November?

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

State Fire Marshal offers $5 million in grants for fire station projects

Local fire departments in need of funding for construction or rehabilitation projects may have an opportunity to apply for financial assistance.

Sen. Dale Fowler: 'I want to take a moment to recognize the incredible actions of Williamson County deputies who sprang into action'

State Senator Dale Fowler commended the swift actions of Williamson County deputies in a Facebook post dated December 3.

Saline County collects $67,161 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

In September, Saline County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education will meet December 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 9, 2024

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, December 11

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Wayne County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Wayne County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Galatia Community Unit School District 1 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 41.6% of the students in Galatia Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Windhorst emphasizes need for ethics reform on International Anti-Corruption Day