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2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Perry County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 28, 2024

There were 18 offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Perry County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Waterloo Community Unit School District 5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 28, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.4% of the students in Waterloo Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Randolph County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Randolph County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Monroe County in week ending Nov. 23?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Perry County taxpayers give $20,064 in County Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2024

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Perry County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 23

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Perry County in week ending Nov. 23?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 27, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Randolph County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 26, 2024

There were eight offenders living in Randolph County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Oct. 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 26, 2024

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 16

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Nov. 26

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 26, 2024

Aledo Community Unit School District 201 Board of Education met Wednesday, Nov. 26

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Nov. 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 26, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, Nov. 21

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Nov. 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 26, 2024

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, Nov. 25

Illinois faces budget challenges; safety issues arise in correctional facilities

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 26, 2024

As Thanksgiving approaches, updates from Springfield highlight ongoing legislative issues affecting the district.

State Representative David Friess: 'These incidents are not just numbers or headlines, they’re personal'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2024

State Representative David Friess has joined his colleagues in advocating for changes at the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC).

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Randolph County in week ending Nov. 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 25, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Randolph County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.