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

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 86.6% of Union County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In Union County schools, 2,055 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to state prison 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

Administrators in Hardin County Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $85,360 per year, ranking 57th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, June 11.

Illinois State Board of Education met June 11

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education met Wednesday, June 11 .

Cairo Unit School District 1 administrators rank 58th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Cairo Unit School District 1 earn an average of $85,483 per year, ranking 58th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

State Sen. Plummer: 'The Delivery/Amazon/Pizza Tax is dead'

Senator Jason Plummer of Illinois' 55th District has voiced opposition to a proposed delivery tax, stating that Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Democratic Party are seeking additional funds from residents through this measure.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Massac County in week ending June 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Pope County collects $63,081 in County Sales Tax in April

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

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met June 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met 10 a.m. Monday, June 9

Union County Board of Commissioners met May 9

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

Union County Board of Commissioners met Friday, May 9.

City of Metropolis City Council met May 12

By Philip Gonzales | Jun 11, 2025

City of Metropolis City Council met Monday, May 12.

Johnson County taxpayers give $41,598 in County Sales Tax in April

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

Analysis: New Simpson Hill School District 32 administrators rank 76th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in New Simpson Hill School District 32 earn an average of $87,291 per year, ranking 76th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

The only price of midgrade 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.

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