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FOIA request sent to Massac County Sheriff Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By G. S. Thomas | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Massac County Sheriff Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Alexander County?

By J. S. Fitzgerald | Sep 23, 2025

There was one offender living in Alexander County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

Enrollment Analysis: Black students comprised 7% of Massac County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Sep 23, 2025

In Massac County school districts, 142 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many Black students were enrolled in Alexander County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By P. S. Powell | Sep 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 42.3% of students enrolled in Alexander County school districts identified as Black.

Q2 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Hardin County?

By J. S. Fitzgerald | Sep 22, 2025

There was one offender living in Hardin County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Sept. 22

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 22, 2025

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 22

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 18

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met Aug. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 19

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Aug. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 18

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council met Thursday, Sept. 18

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Pupil Transportation Advisory Committee met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Pupil Transportation Advisory Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16

Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District #43 Board of Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 21, 2025

Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District #43 Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 18

Johnson County residents pay $135,483 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By N. D. Frank | Sep 19, 2025

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

Pulaski County collects $13,432 in County Sales Tax in July

By N. D. Frank | Sep 18, 2025

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

Pulaski County taxpayers give $12,193 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By N. D. Frank | Sep 17, 2025

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

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 17, 2025

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

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Which Southern Illinois area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Sept. 20?

By L. L. Boyd | Sep 17, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 20, these former Southern Illinois area high school stars will be competing.

Pope County residents pay $42,165 in County Sales Tax in July

By N. D. Frank | Sep 16, 2025

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

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Sept. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 16, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 16.

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