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U.S. Rep. Bost: One Big, Beautiful Bill 'delivers the largest middle class tax cut in history'

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 19, 2025

Mike Bost, representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, said that the One Big Beautiful Bill could increase wages in Illinois by $6,200 to $11,800, with take-home pay rising by $7,200 to $12,200 for families with two children.

How many inmates sentenced in Union County will be released during week ending June 28?

By R. K. Guillen | Jun 19, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Union County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 28.

Union County ranks 10th in Illinois for reliance on government transfers for 33.9% of income in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 19, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 33.9% of income in Union County—ranking it 10th most dependent among Illinois counties.

$46,828 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for Massac County

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 19, 2025

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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Massac County in week ending June 14

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 93.6% of Pope County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.6% of students enrolled in Pope County schools identified as white.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 2 inmates sentenced in Hardin County during week ending June 28

By R. K. Guillen | Jun 18, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Hardin County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 28.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Massac County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 14

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 18, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Johnson County in week ending June 14

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

U.S. Rep. Bost: Radical-left politicians are 'blocking cooperation with federal immigration authorities'

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 18, 2025

Mike Bost, U.S. representative for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, said he voted last week to end Washington D.C.’s sanctuary city policies.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 13

Pope County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met June 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Pope County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 17

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met June 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 17

City of Vienna City Council met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, June 18

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met June 18

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 18, 2025

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Wednesday, June 18.

Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 administrators rank fifth lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 17, 2025

Administrators in Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 earn an average of $68,644 per year, ranking fifth lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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