South West Illinois News

In the 2021-22 school year, 78% of Tamaroa School District 5 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 11, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78% of Tamaroa School District 5 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How to Engage with the 2024 Spring Legislative Session

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 11, 2024

Starting this month, the Illinois General Assembly will return to session, with a scheduled conclusion in May. During this time, legislators will be spending a significant amount of time in Springfield, making it challenging for residents to engage with the legislative process. However, there are several options available for residents to stay involved and have their voices heard.One of the most effective ways to engage with legislators is through direct communication. Elected officials provide various means of contact, including email addresses, office locations, and...

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Nov. 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 11, 2024

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Nov. 13

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Dec. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 11, 2024

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Thursday, Dec. 14

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Jan. 11

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Thursday, Jan. 11

City of Columbia City Council met Dec. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Dec. 4

City of Columbia Police Pension Board met Jan. 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

City of Columbia Police Pension Board met Tuesday, Jan. 9

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Jan. 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 9

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Jan. 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Monday, Jan. 8

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Jan. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Jan. 4

City of Chester City Council met Jan. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 2

City of Red Bud City Council met Jan. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

City of Red Bud City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 2

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Jan. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Tuesday, Jan. 2

City of Waterloo City Council met Dec. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Dec. 4

City of Waterloo City Council met Jan. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 2

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 21.3% of Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Test expectations: How many Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.8% of Du Quoin Community Unit School District 300 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q4 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Perry County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

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

From SE Illinois News

12th Congressional District candidate Bailey: ‘I’m not just standing with President Trump; I’m rallying beside him, fighting for truth and justice!’

By South West Illinois News Reports | 10 months ago

In a recent reaction to the ongoing efforts to exclude former President Donald Trump from the Illinois ballot, Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, expressed his unwavering support for Trump. He criticized what he termed as 'radical liberals' for their attempts to destabilize democracy and described their actions as desperate.

Perry County taxpayers give $1.4 million in County School Facility Tax in 2022

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 10, 2024

In 2022, Perry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.