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Rep. Friess Speaks on Keeping Interscholastic Sports Teams Categorized by Biological Sex

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 5, 2024

State Representative David Friess took to the house floor today, accompanied by his daughter, to address his proposed bill, HB 1562. In his statement, Rep. Friess emphasized the importance of maintaining interscholastic sports teams categorized by biological sex to uphold fairness and integrity in athletics."I am proud to be the chief sponsor of HB 1562. I put forth this bill to promote fairness and integrity in interscholastic athletics. By categorizing athletic teams by biological sex, we recognize the physiological differences that exist between male and female...

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Perry County taxpayers give $63,791 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in December 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 4, 2024

In December 2023, Perry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cities in Randolph County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 3, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Randolph County in February compared to the previous month.

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$35,701 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 3, 2024

In December 2023, Perry County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County residents paid 34th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 3, 2024

Monroe County residents paid $546,309 in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per county in December 2023.

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Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 4.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Perry County in February compared to previous month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Perry County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Monroe County taxpayers give $77,675 in County Flood Protection Tax in December 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

In December 2023, Monroe County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

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

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Perry County collects $128,176 in County School Facility Tax in December 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

In December 2023, Perry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Monroe County in February compared to previous month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Monroe County in February compared to the previous month.

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$104,536 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

In December 2023, Monroe County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending Feb. 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Notable Women in District 115 Honored During Women's History Month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

District 115, Mar 1 2024 - Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of women to our nation, both in the past and present. In a recent initiative by Rep. Friess, notable women in District 115 were recognized for their achievements.One of the honorees, Violette Nast, was congratulated by Rep. Friess as she received the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Another event organized by Rep. Friess’ office was the Women’s Leadership Initiative Success Dinner, aimed at highlighting the accomplishments of women in the district.The Women’s Leadership...

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Monroe County in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Monroe County received $4.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met February 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 21.

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City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Recreational Facilities Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Recreational Facilities Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Monday, Jan. 15

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City of Red Bud Public Health and Safety Committee met Jan. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

City of Red Bud Public Health and Safety Committee met Monday, Jan. 15