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$77,261 in County Flood Protection Tax collected in October for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

In October, Monroe County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Did Tamaroa School District 5 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 28.8% of Tamaroa School District 5 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

$257,801 in County School Facility Tax collected in October for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

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

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met December 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met 8:15 a.m. Monday, December 4.

City of Columbia City Council met Nov. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Nov. 6

City of Chester City Council met Dec. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 2, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Dec. 4

Q4 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Randolph County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

There were 12 offenders living in Randolph County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Randolph County schools welcomed 3,818 students in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

Enrollment numbers in Randolph County schools rose over the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Perry County enrollment in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

Enrollment numbers in Perry County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey on gun ban registry deadline: ‘Waiting for Pritzker to knock on my door and take my guns. I will not comply’

By South West Illinois News Reports | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois' 12th Congressional District, declared his unwillingness to comply with the controversial Protect Illinois Communities Act.

Monroe County taxpayers give $108,571 in Countywide Sales Tax in October

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

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

Happy New Year 2024: A Year of Health and Happiness

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 1, 2024

Happy New Year! As the clock struck midnight and the calendar turned to January 1, 2024, people around the world celebrated the beginning of a new year with hope and excitement. The year 2024 is expected to bring new opportunities, challenges, and above all, a focus on health and happiness.In his New Year's message, President Smith expressed his wishes for a healthy and happy year for all. He said, "On this auspicious occasion, I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone. May this year be filled with good health, joy, and prosperity."The start of a new...