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1 gas station in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 5

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 14, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Students suspended 15 times in 2023-24 school year in Century Community Unit School District 100

By R. N. Shanks | Jul 14, 2025

There were 15 incidents of students being suspended in Century Community Unit School District 100 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Massac County residents pay $52,985 in County Sales Tax in May

By N. D. Frank | Jul 14, 2025

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

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.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Johnson County in week ending July 5?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 14, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Union County taxpayers give $43,581 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By N. D. Frank | Jul 14, 2025

In May, Union County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Massac County in week ending July 5?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 13, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cairo Unit School District 1 reports 66 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

By R. N. Shanks | Jul 13, 2025

There were 66 incidents of students being suspended just in Cairo Unit School District 1 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 students suspended 150 times just in 2023-24 school year

By R. N. Shanks | Jul 12, 2025

There were 150 incidents of students being suspended just in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Union County in week ending July 5

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 12, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Johnson County collects $128,807 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By N. D. Frank | Jul 12, 2025

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

$44,124 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Massac County

By N. D. Frank | Jul 11, 2025

In May, Massac County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Massac County in week ending July 5

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Union County Board of Commissioners met July 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 11, 2025

Union County Board of Commissioners met 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 11

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Union County in week ending July 5?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Massac County in week ending July 5?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Massac County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 5

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$17,484 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Hardin County

By N. D. Frank | Jul 10, 2025

In May, Hardin County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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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