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The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Johnson County as of the week ending March 9.

Hardin County enrollment in 2022-23 school year

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

Massac County Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met March 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

Massac County Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 24

City of Metropolis City Council met March 24

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 25, 2025

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, March 24

Union County: Medicaid made up 10.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 10.4% of income in Union County, providing an average of $4,994 per capita to residents.

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

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

How many students were enrolled in Alexander County in 2022-23 school year?

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 24, 2025

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

No new registered sex offenders living in Hardin County in week ending March 9

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 24, 2025

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

Hardin County residents received $18,945 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking third in Illinois

By Southern Illinois News | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hardin County received an average of $18,945 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in Illinois.

Illinois State Board of Education met Feb. 20

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Thursday, Feb. 20

City of Anna City Council met Feb. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 24, 2025

City of Anna City Council met Friday, Feb. 21

Prairie State taxes: Hardin County residents rank 97th in total sales taxes paid for December 2024

Hardin County residents paid $39,390 in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2024.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Johnson County in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Union County in week ending Mar. 15

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many students were enrolled in Pulaski County in 2022-23 school year?

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

Pope County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met March 20

Pope County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, March 20

Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District #43 Board of Education met March 20

Jonesboro Community Consolidated School District #43 Board of Education met Thursday, March 20

City of Vienna City Council met March 19

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, March 19

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met March 18

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 18

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Review Panel met March 18