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News from 2017

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Statewide test results: 37 percent of Gardner failed English language arts

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2017

About 63 percent of Gardner Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 37 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 46 percent of Gardner students failed math

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 23, 2017

About 54 percent of Gardner Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 46 percent of students failed.

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2 offenders paroled in zip code 62926 in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 22, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62926, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

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Schimpf-backed legislation to aid veterans, curb opioid abuse to become law

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 21, 2017

Laws affecting Illinois veterans and limiting opioid abuse will take effect as the new year begins, according to a recent newsletter from state Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo).

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Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education met December 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 21, 2017

Columbia Community Unit School District No. 4 Board of Education met 6 p.m. Monday, December 18.

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Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met December 12

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 21, 2017

Village of Hecker Board of Trustees met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December 12.

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Sparta Public Library Board met November 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 21, 2017

Sparta Public Library Board met 7 p.m. Monday, November 6.

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5 offenders paroled in zip code 62901 in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 21, 2017

Five offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62901, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

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City of Waterloo - Zoning Board of Appeals will meet December 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 21, 2017

City of Waterloo - Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21.

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12 offenders paroled in zip code 62846 in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

Twelve offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62846, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.

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City of Waterloo - Downtown Restoration Committee met December 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

City of Waterloo - Downtown Restoration Committee met 6:30 p.m. Monday, December 4.

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City of Waterloo - Street Committee met November 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

City of Waterloo - Street Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, November 6.

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City of Waterloo - Water and Sewer Committee met November 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

City of Waterloo - Water and Sewer Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, November 20.

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Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees met December 12.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

Columbia Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 12.

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Village of Coulterville Board of Trustees met November 20.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

Village of Coulterville Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 20.

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City of Waterloo Board of Police Commissioners met October 16.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

City of Waterloo Board of Police Commissioners met Monday, Oct. 16.

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City of Waterloo - Planning & Annexation Committee met October 20.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

City of Waterloo - Planning & Annexation Committee met Friday, Oct. 20.

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City of Waterloo Planning & Annexation Committee met December 18.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 20, 2017

City of Waterloo Planning & Annexation Committee met at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.

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Jacobs, 115th House District candidate, files petitions for primary

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 19, 2017

Dr. Paul Jacobs, who is running against incumbent Rep. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) in the March primary, has made his campaign official, formally filing petitions to run, according to a press release from the candidate.

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Santa Float will be making its rounds in Waterloo

By South West Illinois News Reports | Dec 19, 2017

The Santa Float is making its annual rounds in Waterloo this week, bringing treats for all who come to greet the float, a posting on the city's website said.