Southern Illinois News

Pope County residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for October 2023

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 18, 2024

Pope County residents paid $26,192 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per county in October 2023.

Hardin County collects $16,555 in County School Facility Tax in October

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

In October, Hardin County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Hardin County Education: More students enrolled in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

Student enrollment in Hardin County’s only school district grew by 0.4% in the 2021-22 school year.

2 lawyers in good standing in cities in Alexander County as of December 2023

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

There were two lawyers in good standing in cities in Alexander County as of December 2023.

Shawnee Community Unit School District 84: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 86.7% of Shawnee Community Unit School District 84 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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12th Congressional District candidate Darren Bailey to engage with voters at Trenton’s Hank’s Bowl

By SE Illinois News | 10 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, is preparing to engage with voters in an unconventional setting. On January 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., Bailey will host a "Meet & Greet" event at Hank’s Bowl, a distinguished establishment located at 29 W Illinois St. in Trenton.

Did Pope County Community Unit School District 1 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 11.1% of Pope County Community Unit School District 1 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Did Century Community Unit School District 100 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 11.5% of Century Community Unit School District 100 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.4% of Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 16, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.4% of Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Bailey campaign to host ‘Shoot with Darren’ event at Accuracy Firearms in Effingham

By SE Illinois News | 10 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, has announced an event titled "Shoot with Darren," providing constituents with an opportunity to engage in target shooting. The event is scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Accuracy Firearms LLC located at 1300 S Raney St #4 in Effingham.

Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Union County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 15, 2024

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

12.5% of Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 15, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 12.5% of Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Johnson County collects $1.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 15, 2024

In 2022, Johnson County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Did Century Community Unit School District 100 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 15, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 88.5% of Century Community Unit School District 100 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Vienna City Council met Dec. 6

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 15, 2024

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, Dec. 6

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Dec. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 15, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Dec. 5

City of Anna City Council met Dec. 5

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 15, 2024

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 5

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education will meet Jan. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 15, 2024

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16

City of Anna City Council will meet Jan. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 15, 2024

City of Anna City Council will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education will meet Jan. 16

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 15, 2024

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education will meet at 6 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 16