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Jefferson County residents paid 35th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during October 2023

By North Egypt News | Jan 3, 2024

Jefferson County residents paid $529,775 in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per county in October 2023.

29% of McClellan Community Consolidated School District 12 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By North Egypt News | Jan 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 29% of McClellan Community Consolidated School District 12 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Sesser City Council met Nov. 2

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 3, 2024

City of Sesser City Council met Thursday, Nov. 2

Cairo School District #1 Board of Education met Dec. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 3, 2024

Cairo School District #1 Board of Education met Thursday, Dec. 7

$262,892 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in October for Franklin County

By North Egypt News | Jan 2, 2024

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

Franklin County residents pay $264,854 in County School Facility Tax in October

By North Egypt News | Jan 2, 2024

In October, Franklin County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Bethel School District 82 in 2021-22 school year?

By North Egypt News | Jan 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 29.9% of Bethel School District 82 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Board of Education met December 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 2, 2024

Woodlawn Unit School District 209 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Monday, December 11.

Community High School District 99 Board of Education met Dec. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 2, 2024

Community High School District 99 Board of Education met Monday, Dec. 4

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Dec. 4

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 2, 2024

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Monday, Dec. 4

Franklin County taxpayers give $77,505 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By North Egypt News | Jan 1, 2024

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

How many students were enrolled in Franklin County in 2021-22 school year?

By North Egypt News | Jan 1, 2024

Enrollment numbers in Franklin County schools rose over the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Franklin County?

By North Egypt News | Jan 1, 2024

There were 20 offenders living in Franklin County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Egypt News.

Who’s playing on the college Rend Lake Warriors in the basketball 2023-2024 season?

By North Egypt News | Jan 1, 2024

There are 14 players on the Rend Lake Warriors roster for the college basketball 2023-2024 season.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Woodlawn Unit School District 209 in 2021-22 school year?

By North Egypt News | Jan 1, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 30.3% of Woodlawn Unit School District 209 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey on gun ban registry deadline: ‘Waiting for Pritzker to knock on my door and take my guns. I will not comply’

By SE IL News reports | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, declared his unwillingness to comply with the controversial Protect Illinois Communities Act.

Jefferson County enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By North Egypt News | Jan 1, 2024

Enrollment numbers in Jefferson County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many companies in cities in Jefferson County received FDA inspections in December 2023?

By North Egypt News | Jan 1, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Jefferson County that received an FDA inspection in December 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

John A. Logan College Board of Trustees met Nov. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 1, 2024

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

City of West Frankfort City Council met Nov. 28

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 1, 2024

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