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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Johnson County in week ending Nov. 23

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$6,345 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in September for Alexander County

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 23

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2022-23 school year sees 1,843 students enrolled at Massac County Unit School District #1

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

Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 2?

This former Southern Illinois News area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 2.

Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Dec. 4?

This former Southern Illinois News area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, Dec. 4.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Union County in week ending Nov. 23?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

48.3% of Massac County Unit School District #1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 48.3% of the students in Massac County Unit School District #1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

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

2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Johnson County?

There were 11 offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Johnson County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

City of Metropolis City Council met Oct. 28

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, Oct. 28

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Oct. 28

Massac County Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 28

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 28

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 28

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel (Programs Committee) will meet Dec. 3

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel (Programs Committee) will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 3

Did Vienna School District 55 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 49.5% of the students in Vienna School District 55 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Hardin County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending Nov. 23?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Massac County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 23

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Dec. 2?