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Illinois drivers urged to be cautious as farm equipment increases during harvest

By G. D. Evans | Sep 23, 2025

As the harvest season progresses in Illinois, farmers are spending long hours in the fields, leading to an increase in large agricultural equipment on rural roads.

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Former Illinois Governor Jim Edgar dies at age 79

By S. T. Dias | Sep 23, 2025

Jim Edgar, the 38th Governor of Illinois, died on September 14, 2025, at the age of 79 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

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Hamilton County collects $16,854 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 22, 2025

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

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Rep. Windhorst discusses taxes and upcoming events in radio interview

By L. E. Sosa | Sep 22, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) appeared on WJPF Morning NewsWatch this week for an interview with host Tom Miller.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Edwards County?

By T. M. Hodge | Sep 22, 2025

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

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Saline County Education: 116 Black students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Sep 22, 2025

In Saline County school districts, 116 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Gallatin County during week ending Oct. 4

By N. Y. Riddle | Sep 22, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Gallatin County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Fairfield Community High School District 225 Board of Education met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Fairfield Community High School District 225 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 22

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Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Wabash Community Unit School District 348 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 22

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Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Carrier Mills-Stonefort Community Unit School District #2 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 22

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$19,399 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Edwards County

By L. N. Torres | Sep 21, 2025

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

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New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met Aug. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

New Hope Consolidated Community School District #6 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 19

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Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education met Aug. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

Hamilton County Community Unit School District 10 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 19

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City of Harrisburg City Council met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

City of Harrisburg City Council met Thursday, Sept. 18

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Wabash County residents pay $108,617 in County School Facility Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 20, 2025

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

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Illinois Freedom Caucus files impeachment articles against Pritzker following comments on Charlie Kirk’s assassination

By SE Illinois News reports | Sep 19, 2025

Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk during an event in Utah, the Illinois Freedom Caucus—which includes State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich)—has filed articles of impeachment against Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

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Cities within Saline County registered 1 less lawyer with active licenses to practice law in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By Y. S. Rodriguez | Sep 19, 2025

There was one less active legal license in cities within Saline County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

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Saline County residents pay $214,410 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By L. N. Torres | Sep 19, 2025

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

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Which ex-high school athletes from Southeast Illinois area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 22?

By L. E. Sosa | Sep 19, 2025

These former Southeast Illinois area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 22.

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$119,967 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Wayne County

By L. N. Torres | Sep 19, 2025

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