South West Illinois News

How has spending changed at Steeleville CUSD 138?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 increased per-student spending 14.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Columbia City Council met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

Columbia City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Chester City Council met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

Chester City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met September 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Thursday, Sept. 4.

City of Waterloo Street Committee met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

City of Waterloo Street Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

City of Waterloo Police Committee met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

City of Waterloo Police Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Waterloo City Council met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

Waterloo City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 Board of Education met July 23.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 Board of Education met Monday, July 23.

City of Waterloo Personnel Relations Committee met September 4.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

City of Waterloo Personnel Relations Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

Waterloo City Council met August 6.

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

Waterloo City Council met Thursday, Sept. 6.

SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES: Hall of Fame: SWIC Trustee Verdu to be honored by Illinois Department on Aging

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 8, 2018

In honor of his years of service to senior citizens, Southwestern Illinois College Trustee and Programs and Services for Older Persons founder Gene Verdu will be inducted into the Illinois Department on Aging’s 2018 Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame for Community Service.

Steeleville home prices rise in August 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Steeleville rose by $32,600 while total sales remained unchanged with five homes sold.

How has spending changed at Sparta CUSD 140?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2018

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 increased per-student spending 31.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

From SE Illinois News

Windhorst pledges to fight for small business as 118th District representative

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

Republican state House candidate Patrick Windhorst was recently endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).

Chester home prices rise in August 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Chester rose by $34,750 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Sparta home prices fall in August 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Sparta fell by $17,600 while total sales increased by 200%.

Red Bud home prices rise in August 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Red Bud rose by $12,500 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

Friess joins Bost, Severin in campaign to Waterloo, Du Quoin

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2018

David Friess, the Republican House candidate for Illinois’ 116th District, recently traveled to Waterloo to team up with U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-Illinois) in his campaign to flip Democratic control of state government.

How has spending changed at Du Quoin CUSD 300?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 6, 2018

Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 decreased per-student spending 1.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.