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Enrollment at Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Did New Simpson Hill School District 32 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 33.6% of the students in New Simpson Hill School District 32 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Johnson County residents pay $102,226 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

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

Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Pope County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Pope County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Massac County in week ending Nov. 30?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Johnson County collects $20,728 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

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

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Massac County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Massac County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Pope County Community Unit School District 1 welcomes 475 students in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment at Pope County Community Unit School District 1 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Pope County Community Unit School District 1: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 34.6% of the students in Pope County Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hardin County residents pay $15,833 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

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

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Massac County in Q3?

Cities within Massac County recorded seven lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the third quarter of 2024.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Johnson County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in Johnson County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 enrollment in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment at Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Massac County in week ending Nov. 30?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cobden School Unit District 17: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 38.3% of the students in Cobden School Unit District 17 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Massac County in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met Dec. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 4, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, State Assessment Review Committee met Wednesday, Dec. 4

Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Dec. 7?