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Perry County residents pay $786,388 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

In 2024, Perry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met May 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

Addison School District 4 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21

City of Red Bud Finance Committee met April 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

City of Red Bud Finance Committee met Monday, April 21

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met April 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Monday, April 21

City of Red Bud City Council met April 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, April 21

City of Chester City Council met April 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

City of Chester City Council met Monday, April 21

City of Chester City Council met May 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

City of Chester City Council met Monday, May 19

Illinois education spending rises but student performance lags

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 22, 2025

Spending on education in Illinois has increased, yet student performance remains a concern.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Monroe County in week ending May 17?

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Monroe County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2023-24 school year, 49.4% of Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.4% of Red Bud Community Unit School District 132 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Monroe County in week ending May 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 21, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Monroe County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.