
Rep. Wilhour: Pritzker 'ended a program that gave 10,000 low-income kids a lifeline out of failing'
State Representative Blaine Wilhour of Illinois criticized Governor JB Pritzker for ending a scholarship program that benefited low-income students, accusing him of defending a system that serves power rather than children.
Johnson County ranks 18th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 28.6% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 28.6% of income in Johnson County—ranking it 18th most dependent among Illinois counties.
- Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending July 5?
- State Rep. Wilhour: Gov. Pritzker has 'crushed opportunity' in Illinois
- Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Union County in week ending June 28?
- Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.1% of Alexander County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
- Pulaski County Education: 46 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
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There were 50 multiracial students enrolled in Johnson County schools in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 2.8% of students enrolled in Johnson County schools identified as multiracial.
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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 7.6% of Massac County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
In Massac County schools, 155 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Union County?
There were 18 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Union County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Johnson County in week ending June 28
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Rep. Wilhour on economic policy: 'You should be asking Donald Trump how he delivered the best economy for working Americans'
Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, said that Governor JB Pritzker's policies contrast sharply with those that fostered economic growth during President Donald Trump's administration.
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There were 21 multiracial students enrolled in Union County schools in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Union County schools identified as multiracial.
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Massac County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis
In 2022, government transfers made up 35.2% of income in Massac County, a 21.5% surge from 13.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.
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Rep. Wilhour on gender-related surgeries for minors: 'The Supreme Court slammed the brakes on this grotesque practice'
Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, has expressed opposition to gender-related medical procedures for minors and is calling for congressional action following a recent Supreme Court ruling.
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U.S. Rep. Bost: 'The VA has processed more than 2 million disability claims in record-breaking time'
Mike Bost, representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, said his mission is to ensure veterans receive their benefits and commended recent progress by the Veterans Administration in expediting claims approvals.
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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Pope County in week ending June 21?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.