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Illinois gun rights supporters seek review by U.S. Attorney General

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

Second Amendment advocates in Illinois are requesting a review of the state's firearms laws by the U.S. Attorney General.

Mobile DMV visits Red Bud City Hall for renewals and Real ID services

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 3, 2025

The Illinois Secretary of State's Mobile DMV will visit Red Bud City Hall on May 13, 2025.

Monroe County residents pay $96,117 in County Flood Protection Tax in January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 2, 2025

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

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Randolph County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 2, 2025

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

Perry County collects $140,943 in County School Facility Tax in January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 2, 2025

In January, Perry County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Monroe County collects $131,907 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 1, 2025

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

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met March 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 1, 2025

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Thursday, March 6

City of Columbia City Council met March 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 1, 2025

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, March 3

City of Columbia Police Pension Board will meet April 8

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 1, 2025

City of Columbia Police Pension Board will meet at 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 8

Registered sex offenders: no new living in Randolph County as of March 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 1, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Randolph County in the week ending March 16 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

No new registered sex offenders living in Perry County in week ending March 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 31, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Perry County as of the week ending March 16.

Monroe County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending March 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 30, 2025

There are no new registered sex offenders living in Monroe County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Illinois Republicans continue gerrymandering fight against Democrats

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 30, 2025

Illinois State Representative Amy Friess and House Republicans are continuing their legal battle against the Illinois Democrats' legislative maps.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2025

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

Nation observes National Vietnam War Veterans Day to honor service and sacrifices

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2025

Today, the nation observes National Vietnam War Veterans Day, marking a moment to reflect on the dedication and sacrifices of those who served in the Vietnam War.

Randolph County: Medicaid made up 4.8% of total income in 2022

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Randolph County, providing an average of $2,223 per capita to residents.

Monroe County Republicans chairman: 'The most vulnerable should never be treated as collateral damage in a culture war'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 27, 2025

Ed McLean, chairman of the Monroe County Republicans, said he was troubled by the recent incident at a Deerfield middle school, describing it as "a blatant violation of federal authority and women’s rights."