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City of Metropolis City Council met June 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 25, 2025

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, June 23.

City of Anna City Council met May 20

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 25, 2025

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, May 20.

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 25, 2025

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, May 19.

Pulaski County Education: 249 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

In Pulaski County schools, 249 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Massac County in week ending June 14?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

The only price of diesel 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.

Union County taxpayers give $458,861 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 24, 2025

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

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

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

Rep. Wilhour: 'No one here illegally should be sucking up' taxpayer-funded benefits

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, has said that undocumented immigrants should not receive taxpayer-funded benefits while citizens face challenges under Governor J.B. Pritzker's policies.

There were 138 Black students enrolled in Massac County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

In Massac County schools, 138 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pope County collects $226,680 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 23, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending June 14?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 22, 2025

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

How many Black students were enrolled in Union County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Union County schools identified as Black.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Union County in week ending June 14?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 22, 2025

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

Union County collects $382,708 in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 22, 2025

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Johnson County in week ending June 14?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 21, 2025

The only price of diesel 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.

Union County residents pay just under $1.6 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 21, 2025

In 2024, Union County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Massac County in week ending June 14?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 20, 2025

The only price of premium 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.

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 20, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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.

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met May 19

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 20, 2025

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Monday, May 19

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met June 17

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 20, 2025

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 17

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