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How many seasonal agricultural visas petitions approved for employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry in SW Illinois News publication area during 2024?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry 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.

Randolph County residents pay $336,083 in County School Facility Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

In August, Randolph County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Pinckneyville Community Hospital adds urology services at Family Medical Center

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

Pinckneyville Community Hospital has announced the launch of new urology services at its Family Medical Center, expanding specialized healthcare options for local residents.

Perry County Board of Commissioners will meet October 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

Perry County Board of Commissioners will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, October 9

City of Columbia City Council met Sept. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Sept. 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Thursday, Sept. 25

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Sept. 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Tuesday, Sept. 9

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Oct. 6

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Oct. 2

Randolph County collects $54,149 in County Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2025

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

3,249 white students enrolled in Randolph County districts in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 7, 2025

In Randolph County school districts, 3,249 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2,251 white students enrolled in Perry County districts in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

In Perry County school districts, 2,251 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois lawmakers discuss workforce issues at IMA summit

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

Last week, State Representative David Friess participated in the IMA Workforce Summit Panel alongside State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Patrick Windhorst.