Du Quoin High School stood out in Perry County with 502 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
There were two offenders living in Monroe County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.
State Representative David Friess is once again calling on the community to support his Third Annual Toy Drive. The toy drive, which has been a resounding success in the past, aims to bring joy to children in need during the holiday season."Last year, the success of our toy drive allowed so many children in our district to enjoy Christmas morning with a new toy under the tree," said Rep. Friess. "The smiles on the faces of these children brings a great deal of joy to my staff and me. No family should ever have to go without at Christmas."The toy drive focuses on helping...
Waterloo High School stood out in Monroe County with 843 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Multiracial students, constituting 3% or 19 of Waterloo Junior High School's total student population of 625, accounted for eight out of the 47 total suspensions (17%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
State Representative David Friess has expressed his concerns regarding Governor JB Pritzker's allocation of $638 million in taxpayer funds to address Chicago's migrant crisis. The governor's plan includes using $160 million to provide shelter and job assistance to thousands of migrants in Chicago, with the state already having spent $478 million on the ongoing crisis.In response, Rep. Friess questioned the prioritization of spending such a large amount of taxpayer money without adequate legislative discussion. He stated, "While I understand the importance of addressing...