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Pope County: Government transfers accounted for 39.5% of income in 2022, up from 23.8% in 1970

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 39.5% of income in Pope County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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FOIA request sent to Pope County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Pope County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Hardin County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Hardin County regarding tax relief requests for veterans with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Alexander County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Alexander County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Pulaski County regarding tax relief requests on June 10, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Pulaski County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Johnson County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Johnson County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Union County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Union County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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Illinois Department announces Alexander County's final property assessment multiplier

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

Alexander County has received a final property assessment equalization factor of 0.9838, as announced by David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue.

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FOIA request sent to Massac County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Massac County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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U.S. Rep. Bost on gender transition procedures for children: 'No child should be a test subject'

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

Representative Mike Bost of Illinois' 12th Congressional District has sponsored legislation aimed at ending gender transition procedures for minors.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Massac County in week ending May 31

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 10, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2024: Pope County Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 88th lowest in state for average salary

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

Administrators in Pope County Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $88,706 per year, ranking 88th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Hardin County collects $19,265 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in April

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

In April, Hardin County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Q1: Cities within Union County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

Cities within Union County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Pope County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 31

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Pope County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Union County in week ending May 31?

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Union County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Vienna School District 55 administrators rank 116th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 9, 2025

Administrators in Vienna School District 55 earn an average of $91,365 per year, ranking 116th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Pope County taxpayers give $11,758 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Southern Illinois News | Jun 8, 2025

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

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Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children will meet June 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 8, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Advisory Council on the Education of Gifted and Talented Children will meet at 1 p.m. Monday, June 9

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Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met May 6

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 8, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, May 6