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Q2 2022 Recap: 1 parolee from Franklin County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for release

By North Egypt News | Jul 1, 2022

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Franklin County released on parole during the second quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the North Egypt News.

30.7% of households in Zeigler received food stamps in 2020

By North Egypt News | Jul 1, 2022

Zeigler ranked 87th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

Mount Vernon 41st highest taxed Illinois municipality in June

By North Egypt News | Jul 1, 2022

Mount Vernon was ranked 39th the month before.

Jefferson County officials report 176 coronavirus deaths, with 11,488 confirmed cases

By North Egypt News | Jul 1, 2022

There have been 11,488 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jefferson County as of July 1, with 176 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Franklin County officials report 167 coronavirus deaths, with 12,750 confirmed cases

By North Egypt News | Jul 1, 2022

There have been 12,750 confirmed coronavirus cases in Franklin County as of July 1, with 167 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).