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The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to jail in Pope County during the third quarter of 2025.

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Southern Illinois News area weekly mass times

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

Cypress School District 64 administrators rank 29th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Cypress School District 64 earn an average of $80,522 per year, ranking 29th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 1 inmate sentenced in Union County during July

There is one inmate sentenced in Union County set to be released from jail in July.

Pulaski County residents pay $13,845 in County Sales Tax in April

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

How many inmates sentenced in Johnson County will be released during Q3?

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release two inmates who were sentenced to jail in Johnson County during the third quarter of 2025.

Analysis: Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 administrators rank 53rd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $84,477 per year, ranking 53rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending June 7?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

July: 1 inmate sentenced in Pope County to be released from jail

There is one inmate sentenced in Pope County set to be released from jail in July.

Illinois State Board of Education met May 14

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, May 14

Union County Board of Commissioners met June 13

Union County Board of Commissioners met Friday, June 13

New Simpson Hill Community School District 32 Board of Education met June 12

New Simpson Hill Community School District 32 Board of Education met Thursday, June 12

City of Metropolis City Council met June 9

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, June 9

July: 1 inmate sentenced in Johnson County to be released

There is one inmate sentenced in Johnson County set to be released from jail in July.

Hardin County: 1 inmate scheduled for release in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to jail in Hardin County during the third quarter of 2025.

U.S. Rep. Bost: Title IX protects communities from 'falling victim to the woke mob and virtue signaling'

Mike Bost, U.S. representative for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, said that the United States should return to the original intent of Title IX.

2024: Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 57th lowest in state for average salary