Southern Illinois News

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

U.S. Rep. Bost on attack in Boulder: 'Illegal immigrant targeted innocent people at a peaceful pro-Israel rally'

Mike Bost, representative for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, said that Americans must address illegal immigration and antisemitism following the attack on Boulder, Colorado residents.

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

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

Analysis: Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 administrators rank 282nd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 earn an average of $101,025 per year, ranking 282nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.2% of Massac County Unit School District #1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Vienna City Council met June 4

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 4, 2025

City of Vienna City Council met Wednesday, June 4

Rep. Wilhour of Illinois on school choice: 'Over 100 schools in Illinois where not a SINGLE student can read or do math at grade level'

Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, has said that failing school performance necessitates urgent school choice solutions rather than symbolic resolutions.

Hardin County residents pay $5,584 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

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

2024: Meridian Community Unit School District 101 administrators rank 314th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Meridian Community Unit School District 101 earn an average of $102,737 per year, ranking 314th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 43.6% of Vienna School District 55 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.6% of Vienna School District 55 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Johnson County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 24

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met May 8

Anna Community Consolidated School District 37 Board of Education met Thursday, May 8

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met April 28

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Monday, April 28

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met April 16

Alden-Hebron School District 19 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 16

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met May 29

Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, May 29

City of Anna City Council met June 3

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, June 3.

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met June 3