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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 5, 2025

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

Perry County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 5, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Perry County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

6 lawyers in good standing in cities within Perry County as of Q4 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 5, 2025

Cities within Perry County recorded six lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

$88,562 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 5, 2025

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

Perry County taxpayers give $70,145 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 4, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Parolee Recap: Who was paroled in Monroe County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 4, 2025

There was one offender living in Monroe County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Randolph County schools welcomed 3,816 students in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 4, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Randolph County schools rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois lawmakers propose bill to ban campaign funds for legal costs

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 4, 2025

State legislation currently allows campaign funds to be allocated for politicians' legal defenses.

Randolph County saw 17.8% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 4, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 28% of income in Randolph County, a 17.8% surge from 10.2% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

$39,054 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

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

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Monroe County in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Monroe County in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

Monroe County residents paid 29th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Monroe County residents paid $686,391 in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per county in January.

How many students were enrolled in Monroe County in 2023-24 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Monroe County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois gun rights supporters seek review by U.S. Attorney General

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Second Amendment advocates in Illinois are requesting a review of the state's firearms laws by the U.S. Attorney General.

Mobile DMV visits Red Bud City Hall for renewals and Real ID services

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV will visit Red Bud City Hall on May 13, 2025.

Monroe County residents pay $96,117 in County Flood Protection Tax in January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 2, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Randolph County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 2, 2025

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