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There were 50 multiracial students enrolled in Johnson County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 2.8% of students enrolled in Johnson County schools identified as multiracial.

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$11,060 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for Pulaski County

By N. D. Frank | Jul 4, 2025

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

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Massac County in week ending June 28

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 3, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Johnson County residents pay $25,506 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By N. D. Frank | Jul 3, 2025

In May, Johnson County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Union County in week ending June 28

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 3, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Union County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 7.6% of Massac County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 3, 2025

In Massac County schools, 155 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

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

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

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

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Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met May 13

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 13

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Union County Board of Commissioners met May 23

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Union County Board of Commissioners met Friday, May 23

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Dongola Unit School District 66 Board of Education met May 27

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Dongola Unit School District 66 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 27

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Dongola Unit School District 66 Board of Education met June 24

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 3, 2025

Dongola Unit School District 66 Board of Education met Tuesday, June 24

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$22,982 in County Sales Tax collected in May for Alexander County

By N. D. Frank | Jul 2, 2025

In May, Alexander County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Massac County in week ending June 28?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Massac County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Union County?

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

There were 18 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Union County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Southern Illinois News.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Johnson County in week ending June 28?

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Johnson County in week ending June 28

By S. R. Oakes | Jul 2, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Johnson County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Wilhour on economic policy: 'You should be asking Donald Trump how he delivered the best economy for working Americans'

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

Blaine Wilhour, a House Representative from Illinois, said that Governor JB Pritzker's policies contrast sharply with those that fostered economic growth during President Donald Trump's administration.

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There were 21 multiracial students enrolled in Union County schools in 2023-24 school year

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Union County schools identified as multiracial.

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Massac County’s Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Southern Illinois News | Jul 2, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 35.2% of income in Massac County, a 21.5% surge from 13.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.