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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending May 24?

By Southern Illinois News | May 29, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2023-24 school year, 58.8% of New Simpson Hill School District 32 students failed math portion of IAR

By Southern Illinois News | May 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 58.8% of New Simpson Hill School District 32 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pope County in week ending May 24?

By Southern Illinois News | May 29, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 administrators rank 152nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | May 29, 2025

Administrators in Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 earn an average of $132,638 per year, ranking 152nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Massac County ranks seventh in Illinois for highest government transfer income percentage in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | May 29, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 35.2% of income in Massac County—ranking it seventh most dependent among Illinois counties.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Massac County in week ending May 24?

By Southern Illinois News | May 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many Cobden School Unit District 17 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | May 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.2% of Cobden School Unit District 17 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Hardin County in week ending May 24?

By Southern Illinois News | May 28, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Hardin County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

U.S. Rep. Bost: Millstadt native honored with post office renaming ceremony

By Southern Illinois News | May 28, 2025

Mike Bost, representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, expressed his honor in sponsoring the bill to rename the Millstadt post office after Marine Corporal Matthew A. Wyatt.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Union County in week ending May 24

By Southern Illinois News | May 28, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Hardin County ranks 96th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Southern Illinois News | May 28, 2025

Hardin County residents paid $470,061 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

1 gas station in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 17

By Southern Illinois News | May 27, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Johnson County taxpayers give $339,211 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | May 27, 2025

In 2024, Johnson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Test expectations: How many Pope County Community Unit School District 1 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 65.9% of Pope County Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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