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Prairie State Taxes: Gallatin County residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid for 2024

Gallatin County residents paid $357,486 in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

By SE Illinois News | May 28, 2025

Saline County residents pay $802,317 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Saline County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

By SE Illinois News | May 27, 2025

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Illinois House honors fallen soldiers during Memorial Day ceremony

By SE Illinois News | May 27, 2025

Today, the Illinois House Floor held its annual Memorial Day Ceremony to pay tribute to members of the United States Armed Forces who passed away in the past year.

Edwards County: Social Security made up 9.4% of total income in 2022

By SE Illinois News | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.4% of income in Edwards County, providing an average of $4,674 per capita to residents.

Wayne County residents pay $613,118 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By SE Illinois News | May 26, 2025

In 2024, Wayne County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Rep. Windhorst reflects on Memorial Day's significance

By SE Illinois News | May 26, 2025

Memorial Day is a time for remembrance and honoring those who sacrificed their lives in service to the United States.

$219,631 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2024 for Gallatin County

By SE Illinois News | May 25, 2025

In 2024, Gallatin County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Gallatin County taxpayers give $62,464 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

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

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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.

Wayne County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

Since 1970, Wayne County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 10.3%.

Gallatin County: Social Security transfers accounted for 9.8% of income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.8% of income in Gallatin County, providing an average of $5,369 per capita to residents.

Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met May 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2025

Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21

Saline County collects $187,252 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By SE Illinois News | May 23, 2025

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

Approximately $2.9 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2024 for Saline County

By SE Illinois News | May 23, 2025

In 2024, Saline County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Illinois Republicans criticize sanctuary policies' financial impact

By SE Illinois News | May 23, 2025

Under the Pritzker administration, Illinois has spent over $3 billion on services for migrants and illegal immigrants.

New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met May 20

New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 20.

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met May 20

Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 20.

Hamilton County Board met May 22

Hamilton County Board met Thursday, May 22.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met April 22

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, April 22.

Hamilton County Liquor Control Commission met May 22