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Prairie State taxes: Perry County residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid for April

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 8, 2024

Perry County residents paid $309,804 in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per county in April.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Randolph County in week ending July 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State Fair seeks nominations for Illinoisan of the Day

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 8, 2024

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program aims to honor individuals who exemplify qualities and characteristics associated with Illinois, such as integrity, dependability, a sense of community, and strong ethics.

Randolph County collects $272,807 in County School Facility Tax in April

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 7, 2024

In April, Randolph County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Randolph County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending July 6?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 7, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Monroe County in week ending June 29?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 6, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 6, 2024

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

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Randolph County in week ending June 29

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 5, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Perry County in week ending June 29?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 5, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Randolph County residents pay $84,522 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 5, 2024

In April, Randolph County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

There were 54 Black students enrolled in Perry County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 5, 2024

In Perry County County schools, 54 Black students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.