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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.2% of Monroe County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 30, 2025

In Monroe County school districts, 110 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 29, 2025

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Aug. 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 29, 2025

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Aug. 25.

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Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Aug. 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 29, 2025

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 25.

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Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Aug. 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 29, 2025

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Tuesday, Aug. 26.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Randolph County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.6% of students enrolled in Randolph County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 1.7% of Perry County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 27, 2025

In Perry County school districts, 44 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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House candidate Sheppard on autism research: 'I will treat this issue not as political theater, but as a moral imperative'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, said that families deserve answers about the causes of autism and committed to pursuing greater transparency and accountability in medical research.

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House candidate Sheppard: 'We have leadership in Chicago that treats law enforcement like the enemy'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, has expressed concerns about city leadership's approach to law enforcement.

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Monroe County Education: 145 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

In Monroe County school districts, 145 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Sparta Community Hospital adds advanced endoscopy system for improved local cancer screening

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

Sparta Community Hospital has introduced new endoscopy technology to improve cancer screening and detection for patients in Randolph County and nearby areas.

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Sparta Community Hospital District and Moody Pharmacy begin talks on possible merger

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2025

Sparta Community Hospital District and Moody Pharmacy have announced an agreement to explore a potential merger, which may include the hospital district purchasing Moody Pharmacy.

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How many H-2A petitions made by SW Illinois News publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by an employer in the SW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Sparta Community Hospital announces fall COVID-19 vaccination clinics

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 25, 2025

Sparta Community Hospital will hold two COVID-19 vaccination clinics in partnership with the Randolph County Health Department.

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Awake Illinois founder: Democrats like Gov. Pritkzer are 'shameful, weak'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 25, 2025

Shannon Adcock, founder and president of Awake Illinois, said that Governor J.B. Pritzker's rhetoric contributes to hostility toward Republicans and parents defending their rights.

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Rep. Jacobs links Pritzker to ‘toxic political culture’ after Kirk assassination: ‘Such rhetoric normalizes political violence’

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) has blamed Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other progressive leaders for what he called “a toxic political culture” that contributed to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month.

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How many Black students were enrolled in Randolph County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

In Randolph County school districts, 162 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 18

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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Sept. 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Sept. 22

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David Friess provides legislative updates ahead of upcoming veto session

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2025

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has provided an update to constituents as the Illinois General Assembly prepares for its upcoming veto session.