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Wabash County districts used up to 23% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By N. J. Metz | Sep 7, 2025

School districts in Wabash County carried over $5.9 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 23% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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City of Harrisburg City Council met September 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 7, 2025

City of Harrisburg City Council met 6 p.m. Thursday, September 4.

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Wayne County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By N. J. Metz | Sep 6, 2025

Wayne City Community Unit School District 100 used the largest share of its debt limit in Wayne County during fiscal year 2024, at 7% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Edwards County taxpayers give $58,950 in County School Facility Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 6, 2025

In July, Edwards County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Saline County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By N. J. Metz | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Saline County carried over $33.5 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 89% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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$40,711 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Saline County

By L. N. Torres | Sep 5, 2025

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

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Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By L. E. Sosa | Sep 5, 2025

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

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$16,239 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Wabash County

By L. N. Torres | Sep 4, 2025

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

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Windhorst urges action as Illinois leads nation in cell phone taxes

By M. B. Sims | Sep 4, 2025

House Republican Floor Leader State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has called for tax relief for Illinois residents, highlighting that the state has the highest cell phone taxes in the country. “Illinois families were already...

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Windhorst announces opening of agricultural hauling permit applications for Southern Illinois

By N. V. Scott | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has announced that applications are now open for harvest and hauling permits through the Illinois Transportation Automated Permits (ITAP) system.

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Q2 Recap: 4 parolees from Saline County convicted of crimes against persons released on parole

By T. M. Hodge | Sep 3, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Saline County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

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Wabash County collects $33,741 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 3, 2025

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

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in White County during week ending Sept. 13

By N. Y. Riddle | Sep 3, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in White County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By R. M. Samples | Sep 3, 2025

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6.

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City of Harrisburg City Council met Aug. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 3, 2025

City of Harrisburg City Council met Thursday, Aug. 7.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Wayne County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By T. M. Hodge | Sep 3, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Wayne County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SE Illinois News.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across White County in week ending Aug. 23

By Y. S. Rodriguez | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout White County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 23

By Y. S. Rodriguez | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout White County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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White County taxpayers give $24,601 in County Sales Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 2, 2025

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

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Wayne County as of Q2 2025?

By Y. S. Rodriguez | Sep 2, 2025

Cities within Wayne County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the second quarter of 2025.