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In November 2023, Johnson County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q4 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Johnson County?

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

Did Union County students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

Out of the 1,109 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 67.3% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Hardin County collects $4,010 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

In November 2023, Hardin County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

In the 2021-22 school year, 66.7% of New Simpson Hill School District 32 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

In the 2021-22 school year, 66.7% of New Simpson Hill School District 32 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending Jan. 27?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Median age of Hardin County residents is 53

Hardin County residents have a median age of 53-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Q4 2023 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Alexander County?

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

Alexander County residents pay $4,701 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

In November 2023, Alexander County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test expectations: How many Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 67.5% of Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Did Pope County students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

Out of the 199 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 69.8% failed the ELA portion of the test.

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator Licensure Review Committee met January 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator Licensure Review Committee met 9 a.m. Friday, January 26.

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met January 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 1, 2024

Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children with Disabilities, Executive Committee met 11:30 a.m. Friday, January 19.

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Dec. 21

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, Dec. 21

Union County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 22

Union County Board of Commissioners met Friday, Dec. 22

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Dec. 19

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Dec. 19

Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met Dec. 18

Kaskaskia Community College District #501 Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 18

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Dec. 18

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Monday, Dec. 18

Union County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 26