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There were no new registered sex offenders living in Alexander County in February, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

109 students enrolled at Cypress School District 64 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Cypress School District 64 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many Union County students failed their ELA IAR during 2023-24 school year?

Of the 1,043 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 54.8% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Union County collects $40,176 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

In December 2024, Union County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test Expectations: How many Johnson County students failed to meet ELA expectations in 2023-24 school year?

Of the 731 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 60.4% failed the ELA portion of the test.

2023-24 school year sees 128 students enrolled at Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16

Enrollment at Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Alexander County ranks highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $24,592 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Alexander County received an average of $24,592 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it highest in Illinois.

Hardin County: Cities registered 1 lawyer in good standing as of February

There was one lawyer in good standing in cities within Hardin County as of February.

No new registered sex offenders living in Johnson County in week ending Feb. 23

Johnson County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending Feb. 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Pulaski County residents pay $8,971 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

In December 2024, Pulaski County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Did Pope County students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

Of the 188 students who took the IAR in the 2023-24 school year, 65.9% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Union County in week ending Mar. 1

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending Mar. 1?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2023-24 school year sees 191 students enrolled at Dongola Unit School District 66

Enrollment at Dongola Unit School District 66 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pope County collects $7,374 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

In December 2024, Pope County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Alexander County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Feb. 23

Alexander County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending Feb. 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Johnson County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3.3% in 2022