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There were four lawyers in good standing in cities within Gallatin County as of February.

Residents of Hamilton County received $14,269 per capita in transfers in 2022, ranking it 18th in Illinois

In 2022, residents of Hamilton County received an average of $14,269 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in Illinois.

No new registered sex offenders living in Gallatin County in week ending March 16

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Gallatin County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Wayne County: Residents received $44.36 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.7% of income in Wayne County, providing an average of $2,795 per capita to residents.

Edwards County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By SE Illinois News | Mar 30, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Edwards County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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SE Illinois News area weekly mass times

By SE Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

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

Edwards County residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2024

By SE Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

Edwards County residents paid $58,168 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

White County: Medicaid dependency reached 5.6% in 2022

By SE Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in White County, providing an average of $3,199 per capita to residents.

$12,334 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Gallatin County

By SE Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

In December 2024, Gallatin County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois Republicans urge IHSA to clarify transgender athlete policies

State Republican lawmakers recently addressed a letter to the Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association (IHSA).

Illinois proposes new laws to strengthen response to human trafficking

Senate Bill 2323, introduced as a bipartisan effort, aims to enhance how Illinois addresses human trafficking issues by optimizing support services and improving coordination among state agencies.

Illinois homeschooling families rally against proposed homeschooling regulations

Thousands of homeschooling families gathered at the Illinois State Capitol this week to voice opposition to House Bill 2827.

Gallatin County: 31.9% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 11th in Illinois

In 2022, government transfers made up 31.9% of income in Gallatin County—ranking it 11th most dependent among Illinois counties.

Cities in Hamilton County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in February

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Hamilton County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Wayne County as of March 9

Wayne County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 9, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

2 lawyers in good standing in cities within Edwards County as of Q4 2024

There were two lawyers in good standing in cities within Edwards County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

Windhorst supports pro-life rally drawing thousands in Springfield

State Representative Patrick Windhorst voiced his support for the pro-life rally held at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Saline County in week ending Mar. 15?