Southern Illinois News

Alexander County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By N. W. Gifford | Oct 21, 2025

In Alexander County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 17.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Sept. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

City of Vienna City Council met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, Sept. 17.

City of Metropolis City Council met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, Sept. 22.

Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 Board of Education met Sept. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2025

Akin Community Consolidated School District 91 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 15.

Union County residents pay $193,147 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 19, 2025

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

Hardin County collects $18,970 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 18, 2025

In August, Hardin County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met October 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 18, 2025

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m. Thursday, October 16

Rep. Wilhour on Chicago ICE protests: 'Pritzker is more concerned about fighting President Trump than he is protecting law enforcement'

By K. I. Alvarado | Oct 17, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a state representative from Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker for allegedly prioritizing political disputes over the protection of law enforcement and public safety in Chicago.

Hardin County taxpayers give $11,259 in County Sales Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 17, 2025

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

Pulaski County's only university spent no money on their football teams in 2024

By J. K. Carter | Oct 17, 2025

Pulaski County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District #43 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District #43 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 16.

City of Vienna City Council met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Oct. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 15.

Union County collects $49,252 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 17, 2025

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

Prairie State Taxes: Union County residents rank 51st in total sales taxes paid for August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 16, 2025

Union County residents paid $451,493 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Oct. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 14.

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