South West Illinois News

2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Randolph County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

Since 1970, Randolph County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 7.6%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 7%.

Community Consolidated School District 204: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.1% of the students in Community Consolidated School District 204 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, April 29.

Marcus Heusohn, former Waterloo High School standout, played on Friday, April 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at UTRGV Baseball Stadium.

Dominic Voegele, former Columbia High School standout, played on Friday, April 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at Smith's Ballpark.

Jackson Holmes, former Columbia High School standout, played on Friday, April 25 in NCAA Division I baseball game

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at Hammons Field.

Columbia High School standout Jaylyn Brister’s college team lost in NCAA Division I softball game on Friday, April 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at Mary M. Bell Field.

Columbia High School standout Kyle McConachie’s college team lost in NCAA Division I baseball game on Friday, April 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at Olga Mural Field at Schoonover Stadium.

Randolph County taxpayers give $253,237 in County School Facility Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 25, 2025

In February, Randolph County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Monroe County collects $324,803 in County School Facility Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 25, 2025

In February, Monroe County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

From McLean County Times

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met March 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | 3 months ago

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Monday, March 17

From McLean County Times

City of Red Bud Public Health and Safety Committee met March 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | 3 months ago

City of Red Bud Public Health and Safety Committee met Monday, March 17

From McLean County Times

City of Red Bud Personnel Committee met March 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | 3 months ago

City of Red Bud Personnel Committee met Monday, March 17

From McLean County Times

City of Red Bud Finance Committee met March 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | 3 months ago

City of Red Bud Finance Committee met Monday, March 17

From McLean County Times

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met March 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | 3 months ago

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Monday, March 17

42.2% of Chester Community Unit School District 139 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 42.2% of the students in Chester Community Unit School District 139 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 25, 2025

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28.

Monroe County had 5 lawyers in good standing in March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 25, 2025

Cities within Monroe County recorded five lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

May: 5 inmates sentenced in Randolph County to be released from jail

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 24, 2025

There are five inmates sentenced in Randolph County set to be released from jail in May.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Pinckneyville School District 50 in 2023-24 school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 24, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 42.3% of the students in Pinckneyville School District 50 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.