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Du Quoin State Fair announces theme days for summer event

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 22, 2024

The Du Quoin State Fair has announced its theme days for 2024. “Theme days at the Du Quoin State Fair highlight everything this great fair has to offer,” Rep. Friess said. “I’m especially thrilled about how they showcase the importance of agriculture. A big thank you to everyone at the Du Quoin State Fair for always bringing our community such exciting summer fun!”

Illinois State Fire Marshal opens applications for Small Equipment Grant Program

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM electronically or postmarked no later than October 1, 2024.

City of Chester City Council met July 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Thursday, July 18

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met July 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Thursday, July 18

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met July 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Wednesday, July 17

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Aug. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Wednesday, Aug. 21

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Aug. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Aug. 19

City of Chester City Council met Aug. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Monday, Aug. 19

City of Columbia City Council met Aug. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Aug. 19

City of Waterloo City Council met Aug. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Aug. 19

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Aug. 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Aug. 15

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Aug.15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 21, 2024

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug.15

Tips for Illinois families facing high back-to-school costs

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 20, 2024

With sky-high inflation impacting Illinois families and the new school year set to begin, it is important to consider ways to save money. Food prices, gasoline costs, interest rates, rent, and almost all living expenses continue to rise with little end in sight. Saving money in the current economic climate may not be easy, but there are tips and strategies that can be utilized to help families.