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Rep. Wilhour: Pritzker 'ended a program that gave 10,000 low-income kids a lifeline'

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 14, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, House Representative of Illinois, said that Governor JB Pritzker ended a program providing scholarships to low-income students, thereby removing critical opportunities.

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Rep. Wilhour: Pritzker 'ended a program that gave 10,000 low-income kids a lifeline out of failing'

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 11, 2025

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.

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Johnson County ranks 18th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 28.6% in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.6% of income in Johnson County—ranking it 18th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.6% of Pope County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 8, 2025

In Pope County schools, 12 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.6% of Hardin County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 7, 2025

In Hardin County schools, 14 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State Rep. Wilhour: Gov. Pritzker has 'crushed opportunity' in Illinois

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 7, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a State Representative from Illinois, has urged Governor JB Pritzker to prioritize addressing state issues over engaging in national politics.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.1% of Alexander County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 6, 2025

In Alexander County schools, 49 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Pulaski County Education: 46 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 6.1% of students enrolled in Pulaski County schools identified as multiracial.

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There were 50 multiracial students enrolled in Johnson County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 4, 2025

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 3, 2025

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?

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

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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Rep. Wilhour on economic policy: 'You should be asking Donald Trump how he delivered the best economy for working Americans'

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending June 21?

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 1, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Wilhour on gender-related surgeries for minors: 'The Supreme Court slammed the brakes on this grotesque practice'

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

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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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Alexander County in week ending June 21?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Alexander County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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U.S. Rep. Bost: 'The VA has processed more than 2 million disability claims in record-breaking time'

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

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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2 gas stations in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 21

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Massac County in week ending June 21?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 30, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.