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Perry County Board of Commissioners met February 1

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 5, 2024

Perry County Board of Commissioners met 5 p.m. Thursday, February 1.

Test Expectations: How many Randolph County students failed to meet Mathematics expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 4, 2024

Out of the 1,620 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 79.9% failed the Mathematics portion of the test.

Perry County collects $72,046 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 4, 2024

In November 2023, Perry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 4, 2024

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

Perry County residents pay $41,328 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 3, 2024

In November 2023, Perry County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the SW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Randolph County ranks 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during November 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 3, 2024

Randolph County residents paid $363,345 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in November 2023.

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2021: Perry County residents have median age of 42

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 2, 2024

Perry County residents have a median age of 42-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

Monroe County taxpayers give $55,620 in County Sales Tax in November 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 2, 2024

In November 2023, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending Jan. 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Monroe County collects $76,242 in County Flood Protection Tax in November 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 2, 2024

In November 2023, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

IDNR and ATA Extend Contract to Host Grand American at World Shooting Complex Through 2036

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 2, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Amateur Trapshooting Association (ATA) have reached an agreement to extend their contract for hosting the ATA Grand American at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta until 2036. The contract extension was welcomed by IDNR Director Natalie Phelps Finnie, who expressed her excitement and emphasized the importance of the event for the local economy.“I’m thrilled we were able to extend this contract for another decade," said Finnie. “The ATA Grand is a premier event and an important economic driver...