Southern Illinois News

Pope County taxpayers give $51,297 in County Sales Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 7, 2025

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

1,678 white students enrolled in Johnson County districts in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.4% of students enrolled in Johnson County school districts identified as white.

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois Purchased Care Review Board met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Oct. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 7, 2025

Illinois State Board of Education, Balanced Accountability Measure Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 1.5% of Union County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 1.5% of students enrolled in Union County school districts identified as multiracial.

Pulaski County taxpayers give $16,541 in County Sales Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 6, 2025

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

491 white students enrolled in Hardin County districts in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 6, 2025

In Hardin County school districts, 491 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By P. S. Powell | Oct 5, 2025

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

Massac County residents pay $49,159 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 5, 2025

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

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 8.5% of Pulaski County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.5% of students enrolled in Pulaski County school districts identified as multiracial.

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met October 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 5, 2025

Illinois State Educator Preparation and Licensure Board met 10:30 a.m. Friday, October 3

Pope County residents pay $14,641 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 4, 2025

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

13 multiracial students enrolled in Pope County districts in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 4, 2025

In Pope County school districts, 13 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Sept. 30

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 4, 2025

North Chicago Community Unit School District #187 Independent Authority and the Financial Oversight Panel met Tuesday, Sept. 30.

$53,787 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Union County

By N. D. Frank | Oct 3, 2025

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

Massac County Education: 166 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.1% of students enrolled in Massac County school districts identified as multiracial.

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Who are the former Southern Illinois high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By V. J. Pedersen | Oct 3, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 6, these former Southern Illinois area high school athletes will be in action.

Hardin County residents pay $19,062 in County School Facility Tax in August

By N. D. Frank | Oct 2, 2025

In August, Hardin County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.8% of Johnson County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 2, 2025

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

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 4.9% of Hardin County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By P. S. Powell | Oct 1, 2025

In Hardin County school districts, 26 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.