South West Illinois News

Randolph County residents paid 48th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 13, 2023

Randolph County residents paid $403,248 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in September.

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 13, 2023

The U.S. National Guard, the oldest military organization in the United States, is celebrating its birthday today. Established in 1636, the National Guard has played a crucial role in protecting the nation and its citizens for over three centuries."The National Guard has a long and proud history of service to our country," said a spokesperson for the organization. "We are grateful to all of the men and women who have dedicated their lives to serving in the National Guard."The National Guard was initially formed as a colonial militia and has since evolved into a modern...

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Oct. 12

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 13, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 12

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Nov. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 13, 2023

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Q3 2023 Recap: 3 parolees from Randolph County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 12, 2023

There were three offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Randolph County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

$51,709 in County Sales Tax collected in September for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 12, 2023

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

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Oct. 12

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 12, 2023

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 12

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Nov. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 12, 2023

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Tuesday, Nov. 14

Addison School District 4 Technology Audit Committee met November 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 12, 2023

Addison School District 4 Technology Audit Committee met 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 14.

$560,319 in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 11, 2023

In 2022, Monroe County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Randolph County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 11, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Randolph County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey endorsed by U.S. Rep. Mary Miller for U.S Congress

By South West Illinois News Reports | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for Congressional District 12, has received an endorsement from U.S. Rep. Mary Miller (R-Ill.).

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Oct. 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 11, 2023

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Tuesday, Oct. 10

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Nov. 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 11, 2023

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Nov. 13

Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Perry County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 10, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Perry County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 9, 2023

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

Monroe County responsible for 35th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2022

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 9, 2023

Monroe County residents paid $6 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per county in 2022.

SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 9, 2023

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

City of Columbia Plan Commission met Oct. 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 9, 2023

City of Columbia Plan Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 10

From SE Illinois News

Bailey: ‘The same IEA who gave my opponent nearly $50,000 when he was in the state Legislature’

By South West Illinois News Reports | 12 months ago

Darren Bailey, a former state senator and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, has criticized the Illinois Education Association (IEA) for its alleged political bias.