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Gallatin County Education: 636 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Oct 7, 2025

In Gallatin County school districts, 636 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.2% of White County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.2% of students enrolled in White County school districts identified as multiracial.

Wayne County collects $120,262 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By L. N. Torres | Oct 6, 2025

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

City of Harrisburg City Council met Sept. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 6, 2025

City of Harrisburg City Council met Thursday, Sept. 4.

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

By Y. S. Rodriguez | Oct 5, 2025

There were three lawyers in good standing in cities within Wabash County as of the second quarter of 2025.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.3% of Wayne County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Oct 5, 2025

In Wayne County school districts, 32 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Gallatin County collects $7,210 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By L. N. Torres | Oct 5, 2025

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

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 95.1% of Edwards County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Oct 5, 2025

In Edwards County school districts, 772 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$284,789 in County School Facility Tax collected in August for Saline County

By L. N. Torres | Oct 4, 2025

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

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Wabash County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By E. P. Murray | Oct 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.6% of students enrolled in Wabash County school districts identified as multiracial.

City of Harrisburg City Council met Oct. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

City of Harrisburg City Council met Thursday, Oct. 2.

Saline County Education: 249 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Oct 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 6.9% of students enrolled in Saline County school districts identified as multiracial.

$29,899 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Edwards County

By L. N. Torres | Oct 3, 2025

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

Windhorst attends workforce summit with manufacturing leaders at John A. Logan College

By S. T. Dias | Oct 3, 2025

State Representative Patrick Windhorst participated in the 4th Annual Workforce Summit at John A. Logan College, an event organized by the Illinois Manufacturing Association and the Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board.

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Which Southeast Illinois area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Oct. 6?

By L. E. Sosa | Oct 3, 2025

These former Southeast Illinois area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

Hamilton County Education: 13 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Oct 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.2% of students enrolled in Hamilton County school districts identified as multiracial.

Hamilton County residents pay $62,240 in County School Facility Tax in August

By L. N. Torres | Oct 2, 2025

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

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Gallatin County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By E. P. Murray | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.3% of students enrolled in Gallatin County school districts identified as multiracial.

Gov. candidate Dabrowski vows to reverse Illinois outmigration with pro-growth economy plan

By D. T. Kellogg | Oct 1, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, articulated his economic vision during a visit to Illinois State University.

How many Hispanic students were enrolled in White County districts in 2023-24 school year?