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Two inmates sentenced in Jefferson County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending April 6

By North Egypt News | May 6, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Jefferson County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 6.

Illinois' Windhorst: Truth in Public Safety Working Group 'developed legislation centering around protecting crime victims,' more

By Tamara Browning | May 5, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Rep. Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis) introduced the Truth in Public Safety Working Group.

Franklin County will have two inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending April 6

By North Egypt News | May 5, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Franklin County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 6.

City of West Frankfort City Council met Feb. 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 5, 2023

City of West Frankfort City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 28

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met April 3

By Philip Gonzales | May 5, 2023

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Monday, April 3

$235,296 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in February for Jefferson County

By North Egypt News | May 4, 2023

In February, Jefferson County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Mount Vernon residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By North Egypt News | May 4, 2023

Mount Vernon residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Village of Minooka Board of Trustees met Feb. 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 4, 2023

Village of Minooka Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 28

Village of Minooka Board of Trustees met March 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 4, 2023

Village of Minooka Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 28

Jefferson County taxpayers give $138,013 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By North Egypt News | May 3, 2023

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

Jefferson County responsible for 32nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By North Egypt News | May 3, 2023

Jefferson County residents paid $460,461 in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per county in February.

Village of Minooka Board of Local Improvements met March 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 3, 2023

Village of Minooka Board of Local Improvements met 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 28.

City of Benton City Council met Feb. 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 3, 2023

City of Benton City Council met Monday, Feb. 27

John A. Logan College Board of Trustees met March 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 3, 2023

John A. Logan College Board of Trustees met Tuesday, March 28

Franklin County collects $26,668 in County Sales Tax in February

By North Egypt News | May 2, 2023

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

$215,084 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in February for Franklin County

By North Egypt News | May 2, 2023

In February, Franklin County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Community High School District 99 Board of Education met Feb. 27

By Philip Gonzales | May 2, 2023

Community High School District 99 Board of Education met Monday, Feb. 27

City of West Frankfort City Council met March 28

By Philip Gonzales | May 2, 2023

City of West Frankfort City Council met Tuesday, March 28

Q1 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Franklin County?

By North Egypt News | May 1, 2023

There were 12 offenders living in Franklin County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Egypt News.

Franklin County taxpayers give $67,779 in Countywide Sales Tax in February