Southern Illinois News

Census Bureau: 1.8% of people in Hardin County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

Of the 3,700 citizens living in Hardin County in 2021, 98.2% said they were only one race, while 1.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 15, 2023

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

Johnson County residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

Johnson County residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Massac County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 14, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Massac County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

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Bailey on crisis pregnancy center ruling: ‘A victory for free speech and life in Illinois’

By SE Illinois News | 1 year ago

Pro-life ministries in Illinois have secured a significant victory against the state's attempt to limit their free speech rights and label pro-life speech as a "deceptive business practice." Darren Bailey, a candidate for Congressional District 12, expressed his delight on social media following the ruling against a controversial Illinois law targeting crisis pregnancy centers.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2023

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Nov. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 14, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education Multilingual Department Illinois Advisory Council on Bilingual Education met Wednesday, Nov. 15

Q3 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Massac County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 13, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Massac County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Prairie State taxes: Johnson County residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid for September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 13, 2023

Johnson County residents paid $149,636 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

$153,153 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in September for Union County

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 13, 2023

In September, Union County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Metropolis City Council met Oct. 10

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 13, 2023

City of Metropolis City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 10

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Nov. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 13, 2023

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 15

Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Johnson County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 12, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of sex crimes living in Johnson County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Union County taxpayers give $35,982 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 12, 2023

In September, Union County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Union County collects $27,610 in County Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 12, 2023

In September, Union County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Pope County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

Pope County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Complaint Resolution Subcommittee met 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 15.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Nov. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 12, 2023

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 14

$105,333 in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Alexander County

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 11, 2023

In 2022, Alexander County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Pulaski County residents pay $9,416 in County Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 11, 2023

In September, Pulaski County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.