Southern Illinois News

In schools across Massac County 90.9 percent of teachers stay put and earn on average $57,708 per year

By Southern Illinois News | Apr 30, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 90.9 percent of teachers stay in schools through Massac County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

Illinois' Bryant on new bills that prioritize crime victims: 'We need to send a signal to victims that we hear them, stand with them'

By Southern Illinois News Report | Apr 29, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant's recent Facebook post highlighted her dedication to pursuing justice.

What percentage of teachers stay in schools through Johnson County year to year?

By Southern Illinois News | Apr 29, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 90.1 percent of teachers stay in schools through Johnson County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

By Southern Illinois News | Apr 29, 2023

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

How many inmates sentenced in Pope County will be released during week ending April 29?

By Southern Illinois News | Apr 28, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Pope County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 29.

88.9 percent of teachers in schools across Union County stay put and earn on average $52,642 per year

By Southern Illinois News | Apr 28, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.9 percent of teachers stay in schools through Union County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Feb. 23

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2023

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 23

Union County Board of Commissioners met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 28, 2023

Union County Board of Commissioners met Friday, March 24

Union County residents pay $140,609 in County School Facility Tax in January

By Southern Illinois News | Apr 27, 2023

In January, Union County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Anna City Council met Feb. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 27, 2023

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met March 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 27, 2023

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 21

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Feb. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 26, 2023

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Tuesday, Feb. 21

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met March 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 26, 2023

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 21

Egyptian Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met March 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 25, 2023

Egyptian Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Monday, March 20.

Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met March 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 25, 2023

Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 21

City of Anna City Council met March 21

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 25, 2023

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, March 21

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 24, 2023

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, March 20

Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met March 20

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 24, 2023

Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met Monday, March 20

Friess encourages business owners to attend annual seminar in Red Bud

By Southern Illinois News Report | Apr 23, 2023

Illinois state Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) wants business owners to attend his yearly Business Development Seminar planned for the end of April in Red Bud.

Hardin County ranks 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By Southern Illinois News | Apr 23, 2023

Hardin County residents paid $39,278 in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per county in January.