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Perry County Board of Commissioners met May 7

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met 9 a.m. Tuesday, May 7.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from Monroe County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2024

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

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending May 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met April 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Thursday, April 18

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met April 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board met Tuesday, April 9

City of Pinckneyville City Council met April 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, April 8

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met May 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Thursday, May 9

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met May 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education met Thursday, May 9

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met May 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Thursday, May 9

City of Columbia City Council met April 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, April 15

City of Columbia Committee of the Whole met April 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

City of Columbia Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 9

City of Columbia Police Pension Board met May 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

City of Columbia Police Pension Board met Thursday, May 9

City of Columbia City Council met May 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2024

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, May 6

Monroe County residents paid 28th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 8, 2024

Monroe County residents paid $505,236 in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per county in February.

Where was the cheapest place to fill up on regular gas in cities in Perry County in week ending May 4?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

$289,615 in County School Facility Tax collected in February for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2024

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

National Tourism Day in Southern Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2024

Today is National Tourism Day! There's a lot of amazing things to see in Southern Illinois! Visit www.downstateil.org to learn more!

Teacher Appreciation Week Celebrated Across Illinois

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2024

Illinois, May 6, 2024 - As Teacher Appreciation Week kicks off, educators across Illinois are being recognized for their dedication and hard work in shaping the minds of the future generation."Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!" This sentiment echoes across the state as communities come together to celebrate the invaluable contributions of teachers. The week serves as a reminder of the tireless efforts put forth by educators in classrooms every day."This important week honors the often unrecognized work of those who are educating our next generation," highlighting the...