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News from February 2021

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ANA-ILLINOIS: Our Voice: Holly Farley on Enhancing Diversity and Inclusion in the Nursing Community

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2021

Holly Farley, EdD, MSN, RN, received her Associate’s in Applied Science from Lake Land College in 1994 and achieved her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mennonite College of Nursing in Bloomington two years later.

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ANA-ILLINOIS: American Nursing Association: Illinois Discusses Implicit Bias in Nursing

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2021

American Nursing Association: Illinois Discusses Implicit Bias in Nursing

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Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Johnson County convicted of property crimes set for release

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 28, 2021

There was one offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Johnson County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

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82.9 percent of Century Junior/Senior teachers stay put; average earns $42,937 per year

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 28, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 82.9 percent of teachers stay at Century Junior/Senior High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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Q2 2020 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Massac County?

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 28, 2021

There were four offenders released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that live in Massac County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

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14.7 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Tamms

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 28, 2021

14.7 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Tamms in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge is Open

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2021

U.S. 45 Ohio River "Brookport" Bridge is Open

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MASSAC COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE: Stand Off in Brookport

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2021

On 02/26/21 at 2:25 PM Massac County Sheriffs Deputies responded to the 1600 block of Greek Rd in Brookport.

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METROPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, February 1-20, 2021

By Press release submission | Feb 28, 2021

From the Office of the Director of Public Safety: Arrest Summary, February 1-20, 2021

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Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Hardin County convicted of drug crimes set for release

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in Hardin County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

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Q2 2020 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Johnson County?

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

There was one offender released on parole during the second quarter of 2020 that lives in Johnson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

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Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

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

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84.2 percent of Cobden teachers stay put; average earns $48,256 per year

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 84.2 percent of teachers stay at Cobden High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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29.5 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Rosiclare

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

29.5 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Rosiclare in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 2 parolees from Alexander County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for release

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Alexander County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

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93.8 percent of Brookport teachers stay put; average earns $55,546 per year

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 93.8 percent of teachers stay at Brookport Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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25 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Simpson

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

25 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Simpson in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Vienna Public School District #55 Board of Education Met Jan. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 26, 2021

Vienna Public School District #55 Board of Education Met Monday, Jan. 11.

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Republican senator critical of Pritzker will run for governor in Illinois

By April Bamburg | Feb 25, 2021

A Republican state senator said he will run for governor in 2022.

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97 percent of Pope Co teachers stay put; average earns $46,237 per year

By Southern Illinois News | Feb 25, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 97 percent of teachers stay at Pope Co High School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.