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In 2022, Union County ranks seventh among Illinois counties for government transfer income per capita at $16,320

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, residents of Union County received an average of $16,320 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it seventh highest in Illinois.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Hardin County as of March 16

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Hardin County as of the week ending March 16.

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

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

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

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Johnson County: Residents received $20.66 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.9% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $1,544 per capita to residents.

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Alexander County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 30, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Alexander County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Massac County as of February?

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

There were seven lawyers in good standing in cities within Massac County as of February.

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Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

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

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Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1?

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 29, 2025

These former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 1.

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Massac County: Medicaid dependency reached 7.6% in 2022

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 7.6% of income in Massac County, providing an average of $3,417 per capita to residents.

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Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31?

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 28, 2025

These former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 31.

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Hardin County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

Municipal officials in Hardin County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Union County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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U.S. Rep. Bost: 'Only American citizens should vote in American elections'

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

Mike Bost, the representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, said that President Trump's executive order on election integrity will enhance overall trust in the election process.

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$21,671 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for Pope County

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

In December 2024, Pope County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Pulaski County as of March 9

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Pulaski County in the week ending March 9, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Pulaski County: 42.8% of income comes from government transfers, ranking second in Illinois

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

In 2022, Pulaski County ranked second most government transfer-dependent county in Illinois, with 42.8% of total income coming from government transfers.

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Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 30?

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

These former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 30.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Alexander County in February compared to previous month

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 27, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Alexander County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Week ending March 9: No new registered sex offenders living in Pope County

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

Pope County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 9, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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2022-23 school year saw 475 students enrolled in Pope County

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 26, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Pope County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.