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There were no new registered sex offenders living in Wayne County in January, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Wayne County in January compared to previous month

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

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Jan. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 14, 2025

Community Unit School District 200 Board of Education met Wednesday, Jan. 8

City of Harrisburg City Council met Feb. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 14, 2025

City of Harrisburg City Council met Friday, Feb. 14

Wayne County collects $61,287 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

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

Windhorst urges reform after Madigan's conviction; opposes homeschool regulation bill

State Representative Patrick Windhorst has called for urgent reforms in Illinois following the conviction of former House Speaker Mike Madigan on ten counts related to corruption.

Valentine's Day celebrated with focus on Illinois' romantic appeal

Happy Valentine's Day is being celebrated today, a day dedicated to expressing love and appreciation for loved ones.

National Organ Donor Day highlights the importance of organ donation

Today marks National Organ Donor Day, a time to acknowledge the profound effect that a single organ donation can have on the lives of many.

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Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.

OPINION: Illinois’ Small Businesses are Buckling Under the Weight of “Stacked Costs”

By Trenton Butler | Feb 14, 2025

The current economic climate in Illinois is becoming increasingly difficult to navigate as a small business owner.

Wayne County taxpayers give $45,703 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

In November 2024, Wayne County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Wabash County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of January

Wabash County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in January, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Same number of students from Carrier Mills Stonefort Community Unit School District 2 graduated in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Carrier Mills Stonefort Community Unit School District 2 remained at 76.7% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Gallatin County in week ending Feb. 8?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Gallatin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

White County ranks 64th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during November 2024

White County residents paid $222,601 in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.

$10,558 in County Sales Tax collected in November 2024 for Wabash County

In November 2024, Wabash County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Graduation rates from Fairfield Community High School District 225 rise in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Fairfield Community High School District 225 grew to 80.6% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hamilton County in week ending Feb. 8?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hamilton County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Wabash County in January compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Wabash County in January compared to the previous month.

Registered sex offenders: 1 new new living in Saline County as of January