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Perry County residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2024

Perry County residents paid $256,468 in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 2.3% of Monroe County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.3% of students enrolled in Monroe County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Perry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Perry County in April?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2024

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

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Monroe County taxpayers give $44,032 in County Sales Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2024

In February, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Monroe County collects $72,371 in County Flood Protection Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 2, 2024

In February, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Monroe County in April?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

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

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Q1 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Perry County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

There were seven offenders living in Perry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

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Monroe County collects $99,218 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

In February, Monroe County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Friess: Democrats Push Major Election Changes with No Transparency

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 1, 2024

In Springfield, Illinois, State Representative David Friess (R-Redbud) has voiced strong opposition to SB 2412, a piece of legislation filed by House Democrats that proposes significant changes to elections law in the state, impacting the 2024 ballot and elections."This legislation represents a new level of political manipulation and power-grabbing by House Democrats," expressed Rep. Friess. "It is a clear demonstration of their willingness to put self-interest above the democratic process and the best interest of Illinois voters. As Illinoisians continue to grapple with...

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Perry County in week ending Apr. 27?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 30, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Friess Thanks Red Bud Police Department for Successful Rx Drop-Off Event

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2024

Rep. Friess expressed gratitude towards the Red Bud Police Department and Chief John Brittingham for their collaboration in hosting an Rx Drop-Off event on April 27th. The event aimed to assist the community in safely disposing of unneeded medication. The Representative emphasized the importance of the partnership, stating, "I want to thank the Red Bud Police Department and Chief John Brittingham for working with us on the drug take back on April 27th."Furthermore, Rep. Friess highlighted ongoing opportunities for individuals to responsibly dispose of medications,...

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How many Black students were enrolled in Randolph County County schools in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 4.2% of students enrolled in Randolph County County school districts identified as Black.

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Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2024

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Randolph County home sales in week ending April 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Randolph County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Perry County residents pay $33,721 in County Sales Tax in January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2024

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

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2024

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

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Perry County County Education: 68 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 27, 2024

In Perry County County schools, 68 Black students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Perry County in week ending Apr. 20?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 20, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Friess to Host Rx Drop-Off Event in Collaboration with Red Bud Police Department TOMORROW

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2024

State Representative David Friess will be hosting an upcoming Rx Drop-Off event in partnership with the Red Bud Police Department on April 27th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Red Bud Police Department, located at 200 E. Market Street in Red Bud.“As a community, it’s important that we take proactive steps to ensure the safe disposal of prescription drugs,” Rep. Friess said. “By hosting this Rx Drop-Off event with the Red Bud Police Department, we’re providing a convenient and responsible solution for our residents to dispose of medications they no longer need. Together,...