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White County residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By M. B. Sims | Sep 11, 2025

White County residents paid $225,684 in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Rep. Windhorst marks 9/11 anniversary with tribute to victims and first responders

By G. D. Evans | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst recognized the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks by paying tribute to the victims in New York, Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania. “Patriot Day is a solemn occasion to remember the lives...

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How many inmates sentenced in Gallatin County will be released during week ending Sept. 20?

By N. Y. Riddle | Sep 11, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Gallatin County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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Wayne County collects $61,717 in County Sales Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 10, 2025

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

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Rep. Windhorst responds to shooting of Charlie Kirk at Utah event

By S. T. Dias | Sep 10, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) has responded to reports that Charlie Kirk was shot during an event at a Utah college.

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Which former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By R. M. Samples | Sep 10, 2025

These former SE Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Gallatin County residents pay $23,424 in County Sales Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 9, 2025

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

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Illinois lawmakers propose bills focused on supporting first responders' safety and well-being

By L. E. Sosa | Sep 9, 2025

First responders play a key role in public safety, responding to emergencies and disasters across the United States.

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White County districts used up to 9.5% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By N. J. Metz | Sep 8, 2025

Carmi-White County Community Unit School District 5 used the largest share of its debt limit in White County during fiscal year 2024, at 1.8% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

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Saline County collects $79,738 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 8, 2025

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

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Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education will meet September 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 9

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Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Aug. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 5.

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Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met July. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July. 15.

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Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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City of McLeansboro Township Board met Aug. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of McLeansboro Township Board met Tuesday, Aug. 12.

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City of Mount Carmel City Council met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

City of Mount Carmel City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 2.

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Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met July. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Fairfield Public School District 112 Board of Education met Monday, July. 21.

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Jasper Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education met July. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 8, 2025

Jasper Community Consolidated School District #17 Board of Education met Thursday, July. 17.

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$18,826 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Hamilton County

By L. N. Torres | Sep 7, 2025

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