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45.9% of Galatia Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By SE Illinois News | Apr 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 45.9% 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.

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Saline County taxpayers give $65,299 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By SE Illinois News | Apr 27, 2025

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

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Jacob White, former Mt. Carmel High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By SE Illinois News | Apr 27, 2025

The game took place at Herr-Baker Field.

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On Saturday, April 26, former Harrisburg High School standout Colby Morse’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By SE Illinois News | Apr 27, 2025

The game took place at Bob Warn Field.

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Jacob White, former Mt. Carmel High School standout, played on Saturday, April 26 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By SE Illinois News | Apr 27, 2025

The Benedictine Eagles lost 13-9 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Marian Sabres on Saturday, April 26.

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Mt. Carmel High School standout Shane Curtin’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Saturday, April 26

By SE Illinois News | Apr 27, 2025

The game took place at Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30?

By SE Illinois News | Apr 27, 2025

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30.

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White County had 9 lawyers in good standing in March

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

Cities within White County recorded nine lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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49.3% of Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.3% of the students in Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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School event this week in Southeast Illinois: April 27 - May 3

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

The following school event is scheduled to take place in Southeast Illinois this week.

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Hamilton County residents pay $46,630 in County School Facility Tax in February

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

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

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White County residents pay $27,568 in County Sales Tax in February

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Gallatin County residents pay $19,835 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

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

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Gallatin County?

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

Since 1970, Gallatin County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 12%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 3%.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

The following parishes in the SE Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Edwards County residents pay $11,511 in County Sales Tax in February

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Gallatin County saw 19.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 31.9% of income in Gallatin County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Hamilton County: Medicare dependency reached 6.3% in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 6.3% of income in Hamilton County, providing an average of $3,352 per capita to residents.

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Friday, April 25: Harrisburg High School standout Colby Morse’s college team loses to Murray State Racers

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

The Indiana State Sycamores lost 9-3 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Murray State Racers on Friday, April 25.

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On Friday, April 25, former Mt. Carmel High School standout Shane Curtin’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By SE Illinois News | Apr 26, 2025

The Creighton Bluejays won 3-2 in their NCAA Division I baseball game against the Villanova Wildcats on Friday, April 25.