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There were 10 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Pope County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 24

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: Massac County Unit School District #1 administrators rank 374th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Massac County Unit School District #1 earn an average of $106,678 per year, ranking 374th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52% of Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where was the cheapest place to fill up on diesel in cities in Pope County in week ending May 24?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Johnson County in week ending May 24

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2024: County of Union School District 43 administrators rank 423rd highest in state for average salary

Administrators in County of Union School District 43 earn an average of $110,325 per year, ranking 423rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.2% of Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Southern Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Massac County in week ending May 24

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State Taxes: Massac County residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid for 2024

Massac County residents paid $635,153 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

2022: Union County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Union County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 5.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7.2%.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Massac County in week ending May 24?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

U.S. Rep. Bost: 'Our nation is facing a serious parking shortage for big trucks'

Mike Bost, representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, has introduced the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act to address the national shortage of parking for large trucks.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Union County in week ending May 24?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 administrators rank 380th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 earn an average of $113,113 per year, ranking 380th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Wilhour on immigrant education bill: 'Every Democrat in power keeps putting illegals ahead'

Blaine Wilhour, Illinois State Representative for District 107, said Democrats are prioritizing undocumented immigrants over citizens in the debate over public school access.

Did Massac County Unit School District #1 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 58.6% of Massac County Unit School District #1 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Massac County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 24