In Perry County school districts, 139 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The Sparta World Shooting & Recreational Complex, located in rural Sparta, Illinois, serves as a significant facility for sport shooting within State Representative David Friess’ 115th district.
In Monroe County school districts, 110 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, said that families deserve answers about the causes of autism and committed to pursuing greater transparency and accountability in medical research.
David Sheppard, a candidate for Illinois State Representative in District 36, has expressed concerns about city leadership's approach to law enforcement.
Sparta Community Hospital has introduced new endoscopy technology to improve cancer screening and detection for patients in Randolph County and nearby areas.
Sparta Community Hospital District and Moody Pharmacy have announced an agreement to explore a potential merger, which may include the hospital district purchasing Moody Pharmacy.
In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by an employer in the SW Illinois News publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.