Southern Illinois News

Discipline at Meridian Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 20, 2023

Black students, constituting 52.5% or 160 of Meridian Elementary School's total student population of 305, accounted for 105 out of the 163 total suspensions (64.4%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State Board of Education Ensuring Success in School Task Force Model Transfer Policy Subcommittee met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

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

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Oct. 17

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

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

Prairie State taxes: Massac County residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid for 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 19, 2023

Massac County residents paid $614,881 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

Report: At Massac County High School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 19, 2023

Black students, constituting 7.2% or 38 of Massac County High School's total student population of 531, accounted for 33 out of the 289 total suspensions (11.4%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Vienna Public School District 55 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2023

Vienna Public School District 55 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Nov. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 19, 2023

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 20

From SE Illinois News

2nd Amendment Town Hall in Carmi to address key concerns for Illinois gun owners

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, candidate for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, is set to host a critical discussion on Second Amendment rights at an upcoming 2nd Amendment Town Hall.

Hardin County ranks 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 18, 2023

Hardin County residents paid $49,076 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Discipline at Egyptian Senior High School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 18, 2023

Black students, constituting 13% or 14 of Egyptian Senior High School's total student population of 108, accounted for eight out of the 90 total suspensions (8.9%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 18, 2023

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 16

Illinois State Board of Education met Nov. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 18, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Nov. 16

Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Egyptian Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 17, 2023

Black students, constituting 9.6% or 16 of Egyptian Elementary School's total student population of 166, accounted for five out of the 51 total suspensions (9.8%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per three students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

$16,903 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Hardin County

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 17, 2023

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

Discipline at Anna Junior High School: Hispanic students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 6.9% or 18 of Anna Junior High School's total student population of 260, accounted for four out of the 47 total suspensions (8.5%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per five students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

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

Hardin County residents pay $40,297 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 16, 2023

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

From SE Illinois News

Bailey on Bost: ‘Do your research and you will see quickly and clearly how we the people have been sold out for over 30 years’

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, is gaining attention as he takes on incumbent Mike Bost in the forthcoming primary.

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Union County convicted of a crime involving drugs set for supervised release

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 15, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving drugs living in Union County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.