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How many students were enrolled in Franklin County in 2023-24 school year?

By North Egypt News | Apr 4, 2025

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

$190,802 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Jefferson County

By North Egypt News | Apr 3, 2025

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

Jefferson County responsible for 31st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By North Egypt News | Apr 3, 2025

Jefferson County residents paid $637,465 in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in January.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Franklin County?

By North Egypt News | Apr 2, 2025

There were nine offenders living in Franklin County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by North Egypt News.

Franklin County collects $301,215 in County School Facility Tax in January

By North Egypt News | Apr 2, 2025

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

Franklin County residents pay $299,624 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By North Egypt News | Apr 2, 2025

In January, Franklin County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Franklin County: Medicaid dependency reached 6.8% in 2022

By North Egypt News | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.8% of income in Franklin County, providing an average of $3,084 per capita to residents.

Franklin County collects $84,510 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By North Egypt News | Apr 1, 2025

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

Jefferson County issues tentative property assessment multiplier of 1.0000

By North Egypt News | Apr 1, 2025

Jefferson County in Illinois has received a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, as confirmed by David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR).

Shawnee Community College District #531 Board of Trustees met Feb. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 1, 2025

Shawnee Community College District #531 Board of Trustees met Thursday, Feb. 27

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met March 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 1, 2025

City of Mt. Vernon City Council met Thursday, March 3

Bethel Grade School District #82 Board of Education met March 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 1, 2025

Bethel Grade School District #82 Board of Education met Thursday, March 27

Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met March 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 1, 2025

Waltonville Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Thursday, March 27

Jefferson County has 1 new registered sex offender in week ending March 16

By North Egypt News | Mar 31, 2025

Jefferson County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending March 16, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.