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The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Union County in April decreased in comparison to the previous month.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 10.2% of the students in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pope County in week ending May 10?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Massac County in week ending May 10?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 82.9% of Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Johnson County: Social Security made up 10.3% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 10.3% of income in Johnson County, providing an average of $4,059 per capita to residents.

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Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

This former Southern Illinois News area high school standout will be in action on Saturday, May 17.

Hardin County collects $13,588 in County School Facility Tax in March

In March, Hardin County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Hardin County in Q1?

There was one lawyer in good standing in cities within Hardin County as of the first quarter of 2025.

10.4% of Century Community Unit School District 100 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 10.4% of the students in Century Community Unit School District 100 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test expectations: How many Vienna School District 55 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 83.1% of Vienna School District 55 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Vienna Public School District 55 Board of Education met May 12

By Philip Gonzales | May 13, 2025

Vienna Public School District 55 Board of Education met Monday, May 12.

City of Metropolis City Council met May 12

By Philip Gonzales | May 13, 2025

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, May 12.

Which former Southern Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

This former Southern Illinois News area high school standout will be in action on Friday, May 16.

11.5% of Cairo Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 11.5% of the students in Cairo Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$4,476 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for Hardin County

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Massac County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Massac County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Southern Illinois News.

U.S. Rep. Bost: Election of first American Pope is a 'truly historic moment'

Mike Bost, representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, said that the selection of Illinois native Cardinal Robert Prevost as the 267th pope by the College of Cardinals was "truly a historic moment."

Cities in Massac County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April

There was one less active legal license in cities within Massac County in April compared to the previous month.

In 2023-24 school year, 86.4% of Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 students failed ELA portion of IAR