Latest News from South West Illinois News

City of Red Bud City Council met May 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 16, 2024

City of Red Bud City Council met Thursday, May 6

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met June 11

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 16, 2024

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met Tuesday, June 11

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met June 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 16, 2024

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Thursday, June 13

City of Pinckneyville City Council met June 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 16, 2024

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, June 10

City of Columbia City Council will meet June 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 16, 2024

City of Columbia City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 17

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board will meet June 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 16, 2024

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board will meet at 7p.m., Wednesday, June 19

Weekly recap, week ending June 8 home sales in Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 15, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Randolph County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 15, 2024

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Perry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Perry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois announces free fishing days from June 14-17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 14, 2024

Each year, to celebrate Father’s Day and encourage people to spend time in nature, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources designates its Free Fishing Days. The annual four-day-long celebration allows in-state residents to fish without a license, salmon stamp, or inland trout stamp. This year's event runs from Friday, June 14 through Monday, June 17.

Randolph County residents paid 50th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 13, 2024

Randolph County residents paid $320,562 in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per county in March.

Illinois residents urged to obtain Real IDs before May 2025 deadline

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 13, 2024

In less than a year, Illinois residents aged 18 and older must have a Real ID card to board planes and enter certain federal facilities. The Illinois DMV is prepared to assist customers with obtaining their new licenses and IDs before the federal deadline. As of May, only 23.5% of Illinoisans have obtained the Real ID.