Sunday, April 20, 2025
By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 20, 2025
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.1% of income in Monroe County, providing an average of $2,818 per capita to residents.
By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 19, 2025
Since 1970, Monroe County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.4%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 13.5%.
The following parishes in the SW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.
Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 18
By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 18, 2025
Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Wednesday, March 19
Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Tuesday, March 18
City of Red Bud Planning Commission met Tuesday, March 18
Monroe County Board of Commissioners met Monday, March 17
Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 17
Tamaroa Grade School District 5 Board of Education met Tuesday, April 15
By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 17, 2025
In January, Perry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Wednesday, April 16
Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Thursday, April 17
Maundy Thursday is commemorated as the day of the Last Supper and the Washing of the Feet.
By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 16, 2025
There were 42 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Randolph County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.
There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Perry County in March compared to the previous month.
City of Columbia Plan Commission met 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 14
Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Thursday, March 13
City of Columbia Plan Commission met Monday, March 10
Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Saturday, March 8