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Administrators in Lick Creek Community Consolidated School District 16 earn an average of $68,644 per year, ranking fifth lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 lawyers in good standing to practice law in cities within Alexander County as of Q1

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

Union County taxpayers give $46,928 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

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

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 91.8% of Hardin County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.8% of students enrolled in Hardin County schools identified as white.

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee met June 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 17, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, State Education Equity Committee met 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17

Illinois State Board of Education Technical Advisory Committee Assessment and Accountability met June 17-18

Illinois State Board of Education Technical Advisory Committee Assessment and Accountability met June 17-18

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met June 16

Illinois State Board of Education, Professional Review Panel met Monday, June 16.

Vienna Public School District 55 Board of Education met June 16

Vienna Public School District 55 Board of Education met Monday, June 16.

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met June 17

Illinois Eastern Community Colleges Board of Trustees met Monday, June 17.

City of Anna City Council met June 17

City of Anna City Council met Tuesday, June 17.

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met June 16

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, June 16.

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met June 16

Century Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Monday, June 16.

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet June 18

Illinois State Board of Education, Performance Evaluation Advisory Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 18.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Massac County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 7

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

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 46.3% of Alexander County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.3% of students enrolled in Alexander County schools identified as white.

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

The only price of premium 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.

Rep. Wilhour on University of Illinois admissions: 'U of I sits around 60% or under'

Blaine Wilhour, a House representative from Illinois, has criticized the University of Illinois for allegedly neglecting in-state students in favor of out-of-state and international enrollments.

State Rep. Wilhour on University of Illinois admissions: 'U of I sits around 60% or under for IL students'

Blaine Wilhour, State Representative of Illinois, has expressed concerns over the University of Illinois' enrollment policies.

Analysis: Buncombe Consolidated School District 43 administrators rank 12th lowest in state for average salary in 2024