Monroe County Republicans chairman on school choice: 'Parents know what’s best for their children—not government agencies'
Ed McLean, chairman of the Monroe County Republicans, has urged legislators to oppose House Bill 2827, citing concerns over parental rights and homeschooling freedoms that he says Illinois has upheld for more than 70 years.
Monroe County Republicans chairman on school choice: 'Parents know what’s best for their children—not government agencies'
Ed McLean, chairman of the Monroe County Republicans, has urged legislators to oppose House Bill 2827, emphasizing the need to protect parental rights and homeschooling freedoms that have been upheld in Illinois for over 70 years.
1 gas station in cities throughout Monroe County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 15
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
- Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?
- No new registered sex offenders living in Randolph County in week ending Feb. 2
- How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Perry County as of January?
- 1 new registered sex offender living in Perry County in week ending Feb. 2
- Randolph County taxpayers give $31,205 in County Sales Tax in November 2024
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending Feb. 8?
The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Monroe County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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SW Illinois News Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?
In 2024, 10 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located within the SW Illinois News publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Monroe County as of Feb. 2
There are no new registered sex offenders living in Monroe County in the week ending Feb. 2, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.
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Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19?
These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 19.
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Monroe County in week ending Feb. 8
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?
These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.
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Perry County residents rank 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2024
Perry County residents paid $241,954 in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2024.
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Number of Sparta Community Unit School District 140 students graduating unchanged in 2023-24 school year
The graduation rate in Sparta Community Unit School District 140 remained at 78.2% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.
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Representative Friess addresses key issues impacting Southern Illinois
State Representative Friess has addressed several pressing issues affecting Southern Illinois in a recent newsletter.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Monroe County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 8
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Randolph County in January?
There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Randolph County in January compared to the previous month.
