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2,251 white students enrolled in Perry County districts in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

In Perry County school districts, 2,251 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois lawmakers discuss workforce issues at IMA summit

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

Last week, State Representative David Friess participated in the IMA Workforce Summit Panel alongside State Senator Terri Bryant and State Representative Patrick Windhorst.

Perry County residents pay $92,669 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

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

City of Red Bud City Council met Oct. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Monday, Oct. 6

City of Columbia City Council met Oct. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 6, 2025

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Oct. 6.

Monroe County residents pay $99,692 in County Flood Protection Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

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

City of Waterloo City Council met October 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met 7:30 p.m. Monday, October 6

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 93.5% of Monroe County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 93.5% of students enrolled in Monroe County school districts identified as white.

Sparta Community Hospital hosts event on Medicare enrollment options

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

Medicare enrollment can be a complex process for many individuals, especially with upcoming changes expected in 2026.

City of Chester City Council met Oct. 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

City of Waterloo City Council met Sept. 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

City of Waterloo City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Red Bud Parks and Recreation Commission met Oct. 1

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 5, 2025

City of Red Bud Parks and Recreation Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 1.

$22,372 in County Sales Tax collected in August for Perry County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 4, 2025

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

Monroe County residents pay $145,216 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 3, 2025

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

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Who are the former high school athletes from Southwest Illinois area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 3, 2025

These former Southwest Illinois area high school standouts will be competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Randolph County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Oct 2, 2025

In Randolph County school districts, 180 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.