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News from August 2021

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No Monroe County residents classified as Asian test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, zero Asian residents of Monroe County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Cost of education: Salary of Illinois teacher Rebecca L. McCrary with Duquoin Community Unit School District 300

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

How much did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Rebecca L. McCrary make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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What did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Terri L. Benson earn last school year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

How much did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Terri L. Benson make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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249 Randolph County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, at least 249 African American residents of Randolph County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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2,950 Randolph County residents classified as white test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, at least 2,950 white residents of Randolph County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Open book: Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Sarah E. Fann-Cashion’s salary

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

How much did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Sarah E. Fann-Cashion make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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140 Randolph County residents classified as Hispanic test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, at least 140 Hispanic residents of Randolph County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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2,261 Perry County residents classified as white test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, at least 2,261 white residents of Perry County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Brad Vahlkamp nominated to Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

Brad Vahlkamp was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Kaskaskia Regional Port District Board on Wednesday, Nov. 7, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

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How much did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Michele N. Jones make?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

How much did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Michele N. Jones make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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What retired Illinois teacher Kathy J. Decker contributed to their retirement with Pinckneyville School District 50?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

How much did retired Illinois teacher Kathy J. Decker contribute to retirement savings by the end of their career, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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How much did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Amanda L. Melton make?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

How much did Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Amanda L. Melton make, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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Open book: Salary of Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 teacher Laurel J. Ebersohl

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

How much did Illinois teacher Laurel J. Ebersohl make with Duquoin Community Unit School District 300 before retiring, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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25 Monroe County residents classified as Hispanic test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, at least 25 Hispanic residents of Monroe County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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2,221 Monroe County residents classified as white test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, at least 2,221 white residents of Monroe County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Ida Mae Jackson’s 4-H legacy is honored by Foundation

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As a young girl living through the depression, the Ida Mae Riggs faced many challenges, but her mother and 4-H were constants in her life. For four generations, the values of 4-H and family still guide the Jackson Family. Their legacy is honored as the 2021 Illinois 4-H Foundation Family Spirit Award.

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Use these essential tips to build healthy financial habits

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

Creating healthy financial habits is essential, especially for young adults who are faced with many first-time financial decisions, such as buying a home versus renting, evaluating job benefits, and developing financial plan. Building that foundation of financial knowledge and understanding how to handle personal finances takes practice.

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AgrAbility to provide tips for safe fall harvest

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

Every day, about 100 agricultural workers suffer an injury that results in lost work time. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health emphasizes the unique nature of farm life where family members share in the risk of the industry.

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Du Quoin Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

The truancy rate at Du Quoin Elementary School fell to one percent during the 2019-20 school year, according to a SW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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12 Monroe County residents classified as African American test positive for COVID-19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Aug 24, 2021

As of Aug. 23, at least 12 African American residents of Monroe County tested positive for the coronavirus.