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Sparta Community Hospital adds advanced CT scanner for improved patient imaging

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2025

Sparta Community Hospital has completed an upgrade to its imaging services with the installation of a Canon Aquilion Prime SP CT scanner.

City of Columbia Plan Commission met Sept. 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2025

City of Columbia Plan Commission met Monday, Sept. 8

Perry County districts used up to 25.3% of borrowing capacity in fiscal year 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2025

School districts in Perry County carried over $10.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 25.3% of their legal borrowing capacity.

City of Pinckneyville City Council will meet September 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2025

City of Pinckneyville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, September 8

Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met July 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met Monday, July 21

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Red Bud City Council met Aug. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Aug. 11

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Aug. 11

City of Columbia Plan Commission met Aug. 11

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

City of Columbia Plan Commission met Monday, Aug. 11

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Sept. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Sept. 4

Randolph County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2025

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 used the largest share of its debt limit in Randolph County during fiscal year 2024, at 9.2% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Monroe County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Monroe County carried over $48.2 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 31% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Sparta Community Hospital expands access with visiting specialty care services

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 4, 2025

Sparta Community Hospital is expanding its specialty care services by partnering with visiting specialists to provide consultations, ongoing care, and follow-up visits at several of its locations.

City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 3, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Columbia City Council met Aug. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 3, 2025

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Chester City Council met Aug. 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 3, 2025

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

David Friess recognizes student achievement during visit to Coulterville School

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 3, 2025

Illinois State Representative David Friess visited Coulterville School, where he met with staff, observed classrooms, and spoke with students.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Randolph County in week ending Aug. 23

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.