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Alexander County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 0.9838, as announced by David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

FOIA request sent to Massac County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Massac County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

U.S. Rep. Bost on gender transition procedures for children: 'No child should be a test subject'

Representative Mike Bost of Illinois' 12th Congressional District has sponsored legislation aimed at ending gender transition procedures for minors.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Massac County in week ending May 31

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2024: Pope County Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 88th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Pope County Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $88,706 per year, ranking 88th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hardin County collects $19,265 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

In April, Hardin County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q1: Cities within Union County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing

Cities within Union County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

1 gas station in cities throughout Pope County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending May 31?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Vienna School District 55 administrators rank 116th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Vienna School District 55 earn an average of $91,365 per year, ranking 116th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Pope County taxpayers give $11,758 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 8, 2025

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

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Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 8, 2025

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

Analysis: Vienna High School District 133 administrators rank 136th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 7, 2025

Administrators in Vienna High School District 133 earn an average of $92,737 per year, ranking 136th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Union County in week ending May 31?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 7, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Pope County in week ending May 31

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Massac County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2024: Cobden School Unit District 17 administrators rank 193rd lowest in state for average salary