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Cities within Alexander County recorded two lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

Pulaski County aging and government aid dependency trends in 2022

Since 1970, Pulaski County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 3.3%.

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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.

Approximately $1.9 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2024 for Union County

In 2024, Union County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Goreville Community Unit School District 1: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74.4% of Goreville Community Unit School District 1 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hardin County: Social Security transfers accounted for 12.1% of income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 12.1% of income in Hardin County, providing an average of $5,591 per capita to residents.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Union County in week ending May 17

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Pope County in week ending May 17?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Joppa-Maple Grove Community Unit School District 38: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 74.9% of Joppa-Maple Grove Community Unit School District 38 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Johnson County collects just under $1.2 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

In 2024, Johnson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met May 19

Egyptian Community Unit School District 5 Board of Education met Monday, May 19.

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met May 20

Cypress Elementary School District #64 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 20.

City of Vienna City Council met May 21

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, May 21.

City of Anna City Council met May 20

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, May 20.

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met May 19

Anna Jonesboro Community High School District 81 Board of Education met Monday, May 19.

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met May 21

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 21.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Johnson County in week ending May 17?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$83,703 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Pulaski County

In 2024, Pulaski County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Cairo Unit School District 1: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.6% of the students in Cairo Unit School District 1 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Dongola Unit School District 66: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?