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Randolph County taxpayers give $227,084 in County School Facility Tax in March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2024

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

Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from Randolph County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes living in Randolph County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Senator Bryant to host small town tour with Representative Friess in July

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 12, 2024

State Senator Terri Bryant will host a series of events this July featuring State Representative David Friess. These gatherings will provide constituents with an opportunity for open conversation and refreshments with their elected officials.

There were 156 multiracial students enrolled in Randolph County districts in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 11, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 4.1% of students enrolled in Randolph County school districts identified as multiracial.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Randolph County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 11, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in Randolph County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Perry County in week ending June 8?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 11, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Perry County Board of Commissioners met June 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 11, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met 5 p.m. Thursday, June 6.

Perry County Education: 144 multiracial students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2024

In Perry County districts, 144 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q1 Recap: 2 parolees from Perry County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 10, 2024

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

How did home valuation prices perform in Randolph County in May 2024, compared to May 2023?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Randolph County fell by $8,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 14.8%.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Monroe County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 9, 2024

In Monroe County districts, 110 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.