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Vienna Correctional Center had an inmate population of at least 697 in September 2020, according to the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Jonesboro for the week of January 11-17

The Casey's at 100 Willards Ferry Road is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Jonesboro for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Massac County during week ending January 6

There was one inmate sentenced to jail in Massac County that will be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending January 6.

The average school administrator earns 77% more than teachers in Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81

The average school administrator's salary in the Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 was $103,475 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $58,607.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Herod for the week of January 11-17

The Harbison's at Ill.-34 is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Herod for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Joppa-Maple Grove District #38 Board of Education met November 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

Joppa-Maple Grove District #38 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 23

Village of Niles General Government / I.T. Committee met January 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

Village of Niles General Government / I.T. Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 12

Village of Niles Stormwater Commission met January 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 25, 2021

Village of Niles Stormwater Commission met 8 a.m. Wednesday, January 13.

Southern Illinois returns to Tier 1 COVID-19 restrictions

By Benjamin Kibbey | Jan 24, 2021

Illinois’ Region 5, which encompasses much of the southeast corner of the state, was recently declared to have met the COVID-19 health metrics necessary for a return to Tier 1 mitigation levels.

Census Bureau: nobody in Mill Creek identified as multi-racial in 2020

All 30 citizens living in Mill Creek in 2020 were white, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

Census Bureau reports Mound population was 777 in 2020

Mound had a population of 777 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Census Bureau: 80 percent of people in Mill Creek were old enough to vote in 2020

Of the 30 citizens living in Mill Creek in 2020, 24 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Stations with the cheapest regular gas in Goreville for the week of January 11-17

The Cheers 240 at 200 S. Broadway is selling the cheapest regular gasoline in Goreville for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.

The average school administrator earns 103% more than teachers in Cobden School Unit District 17

The average school administrator's salary in the Cobden School Unit District 17 was $97,812 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $48,256.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Golconda for the week of January 11-17

The Sinclair at 102 N. Adams is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Golconda for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Census Bureau reports Mill Creek population was 30 in 2020

Mill Creek had a population of 30 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Census Bureau: 79 percent of people in Metropolis were old enough to vote in 2020

Of the 6,053 citizens living in Metropolis in 2020, 4,779 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Dongola for the week of January 11-17

The BP at 510 Cypress Road is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Dongola for the week of January 11-17, according to GasBuddy.com.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Anna for the week of January 11-17