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Johnson County ranks 18th in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 28.6% in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28.6% of income in Johnson County—ranking it 18th most dependent among Illinois counties.

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$180,290 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in May for Union County

By N. D. Frank | Jul 10, 2025

In May, Union County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending July 5?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending July 5?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Johnson County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 5

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Hardin County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By K. I. Young | Jul 8, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Hardin County in the second quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.6% of Pope County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 8, 2025

In Pope County schools, 12 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Union County residents pay $144,990 in County School Facility Tax in May

By N. D. Frank | Jul 8, 2025

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

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Union County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 8, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Union County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.6% of Hardin County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 7, 2025

In Hardin County schools, 14 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State Rep. Wilhour: Gov. Pritzker has 'crushed opportunity' in Illinois

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 7, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a State Representative from Illinois, has urged Governor JB Pritzker to prioritize addressing state issues over engaging in national politics.

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Hardin County taxpayers give $7,503 in County Sales Tax in May

By N. D. Frank | Jul 7, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Pope County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 7, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Union County in week ending June 28?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 6, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Massac County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 6, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Union County collects $41,729 in County Sales Tax in May

By N. D. Frank | Jul 6, 2025

In May, Union County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Massac County in week ending June 28?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 6, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Massac County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.1% of Alexander County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 6, 2025

In Alexander County schools, 49 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Pulaski County Education: 46 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 6.1% of students enrolled in Pulaski County schools identified as multiracial.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Alexander County in week ending June 28

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 5, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Alexander County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.