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Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Oct. 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 30, 2023

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 25

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Bailey: ‘No one in this race will work harder for you’

By South West Illinois News Reports | 12 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Congressional District 12, marked a significant milestone in his campaign by filing his petitions for the upcoming March 19 primary ballot.

Report: At Du Quoin High School, Hispanic student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 29, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 2.6% or 13 of Du Quoin High School's total student population of 502, accounted for 13 out of the 153 total suspensions (8.5%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Sept. 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 29, 2023

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 25

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Oct. 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 29, 2023

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Discipline at Waterloo High School: Multiracial students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 28, 2023

Multiracial students, constituting 2.7% or 23 of Waterloo High School's total student population of 843, accounted for eight out of the 133 total suspensions (6%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per three students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met October 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 28, 2023

City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Advisory Board met 5 p.m. Tuesday, October 24.

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Sept. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 28, 2023

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 21

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Oct. 23

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 28, 2023

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Oct. 23

Report reveals Hispanic students face more discipline at Red Bud Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 4% or 26 of Red Bud Elementary School's total student population of 642, accounted for four out of the 28 total suspensions (14.3%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per seven students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Randolph County taxpayers give $255,896 in County School Facility Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2023

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

City of Waterloo Planning & Annexation Committee met Sept. 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2023

City of Waterloo Planning & Annexation Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 20

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2023

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Oct. 19

Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Du Quoin Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 26, 2023

Black students, constituting 3.8% or 18 of Du Quoin Elementary School's total student population of 469, accounted for four out of the 10 total suspensions (40%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per five students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2023

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27.

SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2023

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

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Sept. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2023

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Tuesday, Sept. 19

City of Columbia City Council met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 24, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Oct. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 24, 2023

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 19

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2023

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Monday, Sept. 18