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Run Like a Girl 5K Run and Walk to benefit homeless

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 21, 2016

The Run Like a Girl 5K Run and Walk will take place on Saturday, May 7 at 9 a.m. at Carbondale High School (CCHS) in Carbondale, Illinois.

Kane Osterhage will play soccer at SWIC

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 21, 2016

Waterloo High School senior and all-state soccer midfielder Kane Osterhage announced he will play soccer for Southwestern Illinois College (SWIC) starting in the 2016 season.

MVTHS’ First Fans in the Stands event a success

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 21, 2016

The Mount Vernon Township High School (MVTHS) Special Olympics Basketball Team is still undefeated after three wins over the Mount V

Mount Vernon HS names 2016 Hall of Fame Inductees

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 21, 2016

The Mount Vernon Township High School (MVTHS) announced their 2016 Hall of Fame (HOF) inductees.

55.0% of Parkview Elementary School students pass state tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2016

In the county of Monroe, 55.0 percent of Parkview Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

12.2% of Anna-Jonesboro High School students pass state tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2016

In the county of Union, 12.2 percent of Anna-Jonesboro High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Sparta Board of Education to discuss potential dismissal of employee

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2016

The Sparta, Illinois Community Unit District #140 Board of Education is going to discuss the potential dismissal of an employee at a special meeting on Monday.

Du Quoin Public Library considers replacing children’s computers

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2016

Du Quoin Public Library is considering whether to replace children’s computers.

Carbondale Police Pension Board discusses terms of office of appointed members

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2016

Carbondale Police Pension Board discussed current terms of office for two appointed members of board, Charles Ursini and Paul Echols.

SIU Board of Trustees to discuss Student Housing Plans

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 18, 2016

Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees is going to discuss Student Housing Plans for SIUC and SIUE in a meeting to be held March 23.

68.3% of Waterloo High School students pass state tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 17, 2016

In the county of Monroe, 68.3 percent of Waterloo High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

29.2% of Red Bud High School students pass state tests

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 17, 2016

In the county of Randolph, 29.2 percent of Red Bud High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees discussed building and grounds maintenance

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 17, 2016

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees heard that concrete work for building and grounds maintenance around the north and northwest sides of the building had been done.

SIU to recycle concrete, asphalt to save $40k annually

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 17, 2016

Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is going to recycle campus concrete and asphalt, which the university says is going to significantly reduce landfill waste and save thousands of dollars.