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

Q3: Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 2 inmates sentenced in Johnson County

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Johnson County during the third quarter of 2025.

Analysis: Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 administrators rank 53rd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $84,477 per year, ranking 53rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending June 7?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 80.4% of Massac County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.4% of students enrolled in Massac County schools identified as white.

July: 1 inmate sentenced in Pope County to be released from jail

There is one inmate sentenced in Pope County set to be released from jail in July.

Illinois State Board of Education met May 14

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 14

Union County Board of Commissioners met June 13

Union County Board of Commissioners met Friday, June 13

New Simpson Hill Community School District 32 Board of Education met June 12

New Simpson Hill Community School District 32 Board of Education met Thursday, June 12

City of Metropolis City Council met June 9

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, June 9

July: 1 inmate sentenced in Johnson County to be released

There is one inmate sentenced in Johnson County set to be released from jail in July.

Week ending June 21: 1 inmate sentenced in Pulaski County to be released from jail

By R. K. Guillen | Jun 12, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Pulaski County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending June 21.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 86.6% of Union County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In Union County schools, 2,055 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many inmates sentenced in Hardin County will be released during Q3?

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to state prison in Hardin County during the third quarter of 2025.

U.S. Rep. Bost: Title IX protects communities from 'falling victim to the woke mob and virtue signaling'

Mike Bost, U.S. representative for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, said that the United States should return to the original intent of Title IX.

2024: Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 57th lowest in state for average salary