Southern Illinois News

Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

These former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

Pope County taxpayers give $6,490 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

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

Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

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

Union County ranks 53rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 9, 2023

Union County residents paid $4.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per county in 2022.

Illinois State Board of Education, Gender Equity Advisory Committee met Oct. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 9, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Gender Equity Advisory Committee met Friday, Oct. 6

From SE Illinois News

Bailey: ‘The same IEA who gave my opponent nearly $50,000 when he was in the state Legislature’

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a former state senator and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, has criticized the Illinois Education Association (IEA) for its alleged political bias.

Union County residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

Union County residents paid $339,870 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in September.

Census Bureau: 3% of people in Pope County identified as multiracial in 2021

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

Of the 3,820 citizens living in Pope County in 2021, 97% said they were only one race, while 3% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

Massac County residents pay $17,331 in County Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 8, 2023

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

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Oct. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 8, 2023

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education Wednesday, Oct. 4

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met Nov. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 8, 2023

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met Monday, Nov. 6

There were 166 students enrolled in Egyptian Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 7, 2023

Egyptian Elementary School stood out in Alexander County with 166 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

$31,368 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in September for Massac County

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 7, 2023

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

Hardin County taxpayers give $10,470 in County Sales Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 7, 2023

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

City of Vienna City Council met Oct. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 7, 2023

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 4

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Nov. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 7, 2023

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met Monday, Nov. 6

Johnson County collects $104,061 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 6, 2023

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

Shawnee Saints taking to the court this season

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 6, 2023

The Shawnee Saints’ season starts on Fri Nov. 3 at Vincennes.

Alexander County collects $53,092 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Dec 6, 2023

In 2022, Alexander County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey, Congressional District 12 candidate: ‘I will always fight for the hardworking people of our district because it’s who I am’

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, recently reaffirmed his commitment to conservative values and expressed criticism towards his opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.).