Southern Illinois News

Hardin County residents pay $4,884 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 3, 2023

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

Massac County residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 3, 2023

Massac County residents paid $48,699 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4?

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 2, 2023

These former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 4.

Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Hardin County?

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 2, 2023

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

Pope County collects $17,288 in County Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 2, 2023

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

Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 2, 2023

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

$8,226 in County Sales Tax collected in September for Alexander County

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 2, 2023

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

Union County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 2, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, Anna-Jonesboro High School had the biggest enrollment among Union County schools.

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2023

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 25

Q3 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Johnson County?

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 1, 2023

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

Census Bureau: 3.9% of people in Pulaski County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 1, 2023

Of the 5,279 citizens living in Pulaski County in 2021, 96.1% said they were only one race, while 3.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Alexander County collects $4,519 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 1, 2023

In September, Alexander County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Massac County Education: Which school had most students enrolled in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 1, 2023

Massac County High School stood out in Massac County with 531 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

East St. Louis School District 189 Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 25

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 1, 2023

East St. Louis School District 189 Financial Oversight Panel met Monday, Sept. 25

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 1, 2023

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 30

Report: At Vienna Elementary School District 55, multiracial student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By Southern Illinois News | Nov 30, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 4.2% or 16 of Vienna Elementary School District 55's total student population of 384, accounted for four out of the 20 total suspensions (20%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per four students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State Board of Education met Sept. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 30, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, Sept. 20

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Oct. 24

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 30, 2023

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Report reveals multiracial students face more discipline at Massac Junior High School in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Nov 29, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 10.9% or 30 of Massac Junior High School's total student population of 275, accounted for 13 out of the 49 total suspensions (26.5%) 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.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey: ‘No one in this race will work harder for you’

By SE Illinois News | 1 year ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Congressional District 12, marked a significant milestone in his campaign by filing his petitions for the upcoming March 19 primary ballot.