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H-2A approvals for SE Illinois News publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

By Y. S. Rodriguez | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry an employer in the SE Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

3,119 white students enrolled in Saline County districts in 2023-24 school year

By E. P. Murray | Oct 8, 2025

In Saline County school districts, 3,119 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Smithton Board of Trustees met Sept. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 8, 2025

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

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 8, 2025

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 9

How many white students were enrolled in Hamilton County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By E. P. Murray | Oct 7, 2025

In Hamilton County school districts, 1,052 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois gubernatorial candidate Dabrowski cites border disadvantage from Illinois tax burdens

By L. S. Cohen | Oct 7, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, addressed the Hancock County Republican Fall Banquet, emphasizing that Illinois's lack of competitiveness compared to neighboring states adversely affects border communities.

Gallatin County residents pay $7,940 in County Sales Tax in August

By L. N. Torres | Oct 7, 2025

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

City of McLeansboro Township Board met Sept. 9

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

City of McLeansboro Township Board met Tuesday, Sept. 9

Windhorst marks second anniversary of October 7 attacks amid ongoing crisis

By S. T. Dias | Oct 7, 2025

Two years have passed since the October 7, 2023 attack in Israel, when Hamas militants launched a deadly assault resulting in the deaths of around 1,200 people.

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.

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