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News from September 2023

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Jacobs: "The new Illinois law limiting where people may file legal complaints for state constitutional violations is now facing its own lawsuit."

By Southern Illinois News Report | Sep 15, 2023

A new Illinois law that limits where citizens can file lawsuits regarding the constitutionality of state laws is now facing its own legal challenge. Republican Representative Paul Jacobs brought attention to House Bill 3062 on September 8th when he shared the news with his constituents. The Liberty Justice Center, on behalf of three residents of St. Clair County, filed a lawsuit on August 29th, claiming that the new law violates the Illinois Constitution by damaging their voting rights and stripping courts of jurisdiction over certain subjects.

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Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 15, 2023

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 welcomed 568 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Dongola Unit School District 66 Education: 218 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 15, 2023

In Dongola Unit School District 66, 218 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Friday night football: where to see the Vienna Eagles and 2 other local football teams play today - Sept. 15

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 15, 2023

These teams from the Southern Illinois News coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

Egyptian Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met July 17

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2023

Egyptian Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education met Monday, July 17

Illinois State Board of Education met Aug. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 15, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 16

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Goreville Community Unit School District 1's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 14, 2023

Goreville Community Unit School District 1 welcomed 626 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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There were 356 white students enrolled in Vienna School District 55 in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 14, 2023

In Vienna School District 55, 356 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met July 11

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 14, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, July 11

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 14, 2023

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 15

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Q2 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Union County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 13, 2023

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

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There were 128 white students enrolled in Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 13, 2023

In Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16, 92.8% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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$129,000 in County School Facility Tax collected in June for Union County

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 13, 2023

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

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Massac County Unit School District #1 ranks 218th in enrollment with 1,818 students during 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 13, 2023

Massac County Unit School District #1 welcomed 1,818 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State taxes: Johnson County residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid for June

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 13, 2023

Johnson County residents paid $157,954 in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

City of Metropolis City Council met July 10

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 13, 2023

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, July 10

City of Anna City Council met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 13, 2023

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 15

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$10,743 in County Sales Tax collected in June for Pulaski County

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 12, 2023

In June, Pulaski County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Union County collects $160,438 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 12, 2023

In June, Union County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Pulaski County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

By Southern Illinois News | Sep 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Pulaski County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.