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City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met May 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Monday, May 20

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met April 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Monday, April 15

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met May 22

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met Wednesday, May 22

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met May 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

Amboy Community Unit School District 272 Board met Tuesday, May 21

City of Chester City Council met May 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

City of Chester City Council met Monday, May 20

City of Waterloo City Council met May 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, May 20

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met April 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, April 18

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met May 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 24, 2024

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, May 16

Rep. Friess announces passage of SB 3513 amending Illinois Notary Public Act

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 23, 2024

State Representative David Friess (R-Red Bud) has announced the successful passage of SB 3513, an amendment to the Illinois Notary Public Act. As the chief House sponsor of the bill, Rep. Friess advocates for the positive changes this legislation brings to licensed attorneys, judges, and their employees.

Perry County taxpayers give $15,278 in County Sales Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2024

In February, Perry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals met May 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2024

City of Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals met 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 16.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending May 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 18, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State House District 115 candidate: 'I brought forth the Classification by Biological Sex Act because it’s crucial we recognize and respect the biological distinctions between male and female.'

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2024

David Friess, the candidate for Illinois State House District 115, stated, "I brought forth the Classification by Biological Sex Act because it’s crucial we recognize and respect the biological distinctions between male and female." In his bid for re-election, Friess further added, "This bill will ensure clarity and consistency in defining terms related to sex, ultimately promoting fairness and equality in our communities."