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

Did Johnson County students fail or pass their 2021-22 school year English tests?

Out of the 716 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 34.1% passed the English portion of the test.

Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Johnson County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Union County in week ending Mar. 9

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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

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

Pope County collects $6,589 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

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

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded English IAR expectations in Massac County in 2021-22 school year?

Out of the 882 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 36.6% passed the English portion of the test.

Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

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

Massac County residents pay $31,185 in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2023

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Johnson County in week ending Mar. 2?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State taxes: Pope County residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid for December 2023

Pope County residents paid $25,256 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2023.

Union County residents have median age of 44 by 2021

Union County residents have a median age of 44-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Pulaski County students and their English performance in 2021-22 school year

Out of the 287 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 7.3% passed the English portion of the test.

$99,123 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in December 2023 for Johnson County

In December 2023, Johnson County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Union County in February?

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Union County in February compared to the previous month.

Pulaski County taxpayers give $11,421 in County Sales Tax in December 2023

In December 2023, Pulaski County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Alexander County students and their English performance in 2021-22 school year