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RANDOLPH COUNTY: Randolph County Health Department 2018 Walk-in Flu Clinics

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 28, 2018

The Randolph County Health Department (RCHD) will partner with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) in Randolph County to provide flu clinics.

CITY OF WATERLOO: Large Item Trash Pick Up to be held on October 25

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 28, 2018

The City of Waterloo has contracted with Reliable Sanitation to pickup household items, that are not included in our regular scheduled pickup, four times each year.

MONROE COUNTY: Stop The Bleed Course to be held on October 4

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 28, 2018

Monroe County EMS will be hosting 2 free stop the bleed courses on October 4.

90 percent of Duquoin teachers stay put; average earns $50,806 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 27, 2018

More than 90 percent of teachers stay at Duquoin Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pinckneyville SD 50 received from local taxpayers?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Pinckneyville School District 50 received through local taxes increased 14.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

New Friess ad ties Costello to Madigan

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2018

Republican House candidate David Friess debuted a new TV spot last week criticizing Rep. Jerry Costello II (D-Red Bud) for his voting record.

DUQUOIN COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 300: DMS Announcements - September 26, 2018

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2018

Student Council Members: Return the back page of the By-Laws with your parents signature by Friday September 28th. The fund raiser has begun, each of you are asked to sell a MINIMUM of 5 candles. There will be a gift card for the person selling the most candles. The end of the candle sale will be October 11.

SPARTA AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Sparta Farmer's Market to be held on Sept. 29

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2018

The Sparta Farmers' Market supplies the community with fresh, locally grown produce, cut flowers, and hand made craft items.

88.7 percent of Waterloo Junior teachers stay put; average earns $48,008 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2018

More than 88.7 percent of teachers stay at Waterloo Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pinckneyville CHSD 101 received from local taxpayers?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Pinckneyville Community High School District 101 received through local taxes increased 28.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By South West Illinois News Reports | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

91.6 percent of Columbia teachers stay put; average earns $50,161 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 25, 2018

More than 91.6 percent of teachers stay at Columbia Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

92 percent of Red Bud teachers stay put; average earns $50,717 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2018

More than 92 percent of teachers stay at Red Bud Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

CITY OF WATERLOO: Gibault Oktoberfest Dinner Auction to be held on October 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2018

Our Oktoberfest is a dinner auction fundraiser for Gibault Catholic High School, $50 per person includes dinner.

CITY OF COLUMBIA: FestiFall to be held on Sept. 30

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 24, 2018

Celebrate Fall with the entire family!

94.1 percent of Chester teachers stay put; average earns $50,752 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 23, 2018

More than 94.1 percent of teachers stay at Chester Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

93 percent of Columbia teachers stay put; average earns $50,161 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Sep 22, 2018

More than 93 percent of teachers stay at Columbia High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.