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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Perry County in February compared to previous month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Perry County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Monroe County taxpayers give $77,675 in County Flood Protection Tax in December 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

In December 2023, Monroe County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

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

Perry County collects $128,176 in County School Facility Tax in December 2023

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 2, 2024

In December 2023, Perry County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Monroe County in February compared to previous month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Monroe County in February compared to the previous month.

$104,536 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in December 2023 for Monroe County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

In December 2023, Monroe County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Perry County in week ending Feb. 24

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

Notable Women in District 115 Honored During Women's History Month

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 1, 2024

District 115, Mar 1 2024 - Women’s History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of women to our nation, both in the past and present. In a recent initiative by Rep. Friess, notable women in District 115 were recognized for their achievements.One of the honorees, Violette Nast, was congratulated by Rep. Friess as she received the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award. Another event organized by Rep. Friess’ office was the Women’s Leadership Initiative Success Dinner, aimed at highlighting the accomplishments of women in the district.The Women’s Leadership...

Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Monroe County in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Monroe County received $4.3 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.