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City of Pinckneyville City Council met Aug. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 16, 2023

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Sept. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 16, 2023

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 14

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 14, 2023

The following parishes in the SW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 13, 2023

These teams from the SW Illinois News coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

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Women’s Small Business Month-Celebrating Amy Mills

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 13, 2023

In celebration of Women's Small Business Month, we would like to shine a spotlight on Amy Mills, the talented owner of 17th Street Barbecue in Murphysboro. Amy's exceptional culinary skills have transformed her restaurant into a beloved destination for food enthusiasts. Today, we express our gratitude to Amy Mills for the remarkable impact she has made on our community through her years of knowledge and expertise in the barbecue industry.Recently, a ribbon-cutting ceremony took place to mark the opening of 17th Street Barbecue's new production facility. This facility will...

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Prairie State sales taxes: Randolph County residents paid 48th-largest sum in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 13, 2023

Randolph County residents paid $387,494 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in July.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 6 parolees from Randolph County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 12, 2023

There were six offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Randolph County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Randolph County collects $274,942 in County School Facility Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 12, 2023

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

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Perry County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Perry County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Monroe County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 10, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Monroe County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

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City of Columbia City Council met September 5

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 9, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 5.

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Randolph County effective property tax rate in Q3 2023 was higher than the national average

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2023

Property owners in Randolph County paid 1.5% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the third quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by SW Illinois News.

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Randolph County median home valuation prices rose by 30% in Q3 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2023 in Randolph County rose by $25,500, while total sales increased by 19.8%.

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Prairie State taxes: Perry County residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid for July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 8, 2023

Perry County residents paid $238,804 in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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Recent Randolph County home sales in week ending Sept. 30

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 7, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Randolph County in the week ending Sept. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 7, 2023

The following parishes in the SW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Randolph County taxpayers give $26,818 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 7, 2023

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

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Director of DCFS to Resign, Prompting Calls for Reform

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

Washington, D.C. - In the wake of the announcement that the Director of the Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS) will be stepping down at the end of the year, Representative Friess has voiced her concerns and called for comprehensive reform within the troubled state agency."No child should have to suffer at the hands of a failing state agency," said Rep. Friess. "The events of today must be only a first step toward true and sweeping reform within DCFS. I will do everything in my power to continue to advocate for such reform."The resignation of...

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Friday night football: where to see the Red Bud Musketeers and 6 other local football teams play today - Oct. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

These teams from the SW Illinois News coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Aug. 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 10