Southern Illinois News

In the 2021-22 school year, 74.6% of Goreville Community Unit School District 1 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 74.6% of Goreville Community Unit School District 1 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1.7% of Cairo Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 1.7% of Cairo Unit School District 1 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Pope County taxpayers give $19,394 in County Sales Tax in October

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 27, 2024

In October, 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 | Jan 27, 2024

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

5.3% of Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 5.3% of Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 20

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Joppa-Maple Grove Community Unit School District 38: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 75% of Joppa-Maple Grove Community Unit School District 38 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

46 is median age of Alexander County residents by 2021

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 26, 2024

Alexander County residents have a median age of 46-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Cypress School District 64: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 77.8% of Cypress School District 64 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Massac County residents pay $248,363 in County Sales Tax in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2024

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

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Meridian Community Unit School District 101 in 2021-22 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 25, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 5.5% of Meridian Community Unit School District 101 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met January 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 25, 2024

Community Unit School District #201 Board of Education met 5:30 p.m. Thursday, January 11.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending Jan. 20?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

From SE Illinois News

12th Congressional District candidate Bailey: ‘The swamp is doing everything it can to lie and buy this election for its failed incumbent’

By SE Illinois News | 10 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, has publicly criticized his opponent, incumbent U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Ill.), accusing him of being part of the political "swamp" and engaging in actions that are detrimental to the nation. In an appeal to supporters, Bailey urged them to contribute to his campaign in order to "drain the swamp" and prioritize putting "America First."

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 24, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 6.2% of Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Did Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 24, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.9% of Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Union County had 11 lawyers in good standing in December 2023

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 23, 2024

There were 11 lawyers in good standing in cities in Union County as of December 2023.

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

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 23, 2024

Student enrollment in Pope County’s only school district fell by 2.9% in the 2021-22 school year.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Johnson County in week ending Jan. 20

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 23, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many Cobden School Unit District 17 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Jan 23, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 80.8% of Cobden School Unit District 17 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.