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Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met Sept. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 23, 2023

Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met met Tuesday, Sept. 19

Perry County taxpayers give $15,427 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 22, 2023

In July, Perry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 21, 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: where to see the DuQuoin Indians and 6 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 20, 2023

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

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 20, 2023

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Monday, Aug. 21

City of Red Bud City Council met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 20, 2023

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Aug. 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 19, 2023

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 17

City of Waterloo City Council met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 19, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

Rep. Friess Holds Successful Shred Event in Red Bud

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

Red Bud, USA - This past Saturday, Representative Friess hosted a highly successful shred event, providing an opportunity for constituents to connect and discuss local and state issues.Following the event, Rep. Friess expressed his gratitude, saying, "Thank you to everyone who came out and made this event such a success. I was grateful to meet so many of my constituents and discuss local and state issues. I'm passionate about doing everything I can to safeguard the safety and security of those I'm blessed to serve, so I'm thrilled that so many found this...

Rep Friess’ 3rd Annual Children’s Halloween Costume Contest

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

Rep Friess is excited to announce the launch of the 3rd Annual Children's Halloween Costume Contest. This year, parents are encouraged to showcase their little goblins, ghouls, witches, or any other Halloween character their children have chosen to be. The winner of the contest will receive a family 4-pack of attraction passes to "The Edge" in Belleville.To participate in the contest, parents can submit a photo of their child's Halloween costume to DistrictDirector115@gmail.com. The contest is open to children aged 12 years old or under. The deadline for submitting...

City of Waterloo Personnel Commission met Aug. 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

City of Waterloo Personnel Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 16

City of Chester City Council met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 18, 2023

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

Monroe County taxpayers give $54,546 in County Sales Tax in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 17, 2023

In July, Monroe County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Columbia City Council met September 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 17, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, September 18.

2021-22 School Year Attendance: Randolph County suffered a truancy rate of 14.7%

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 17, 2023

Randolph County schools had a truancy rate of 14.7% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

Rep. Friess Meets with President of Illinois FOP and Menard Correctional Center Officials

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 17, 2023

Rep. Friess recently had a productive meeting with key officials from the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and the Menard Correctional Center. The meeting aimed to discuss important public safety legislation that may be considered in the upcoming legislative sessions.Among those present at the meeting were Scot Ward, the President of the Illinois FOP Corrections Lodge, Rick Hepp, the President of Afscme local at Menard CC, and Erin Perry, Secretary at Afscme local, Menard CC. These individuals play a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of our...