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Median home prices in Coulterville rose to $55,000 in 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in 2020 in Coulterville rose by $9,179 while total sales decreased by 11.1%.

How did home prices perform in Chester during 2020?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in 2020 in Chester fell by $6,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 35 homes sold.

Rising home prices in Coulterville in the second half of 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2020 in Coulterville rose by $13,750 while total sales increased by 50%.

Median home prices in Red Bud rose to $141,000 in December 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in December 2020 in Red Bud rose by $61,000 while total sales increased by 33.3%.

Median home prices in Sparta fell to $53,500 in the second half of 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2020 in Sparta fell by $28,250 while total sales increased by 4.2%.

The second half of 2020: Percy experienced a 21.6% drop in median home prices

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2020 in Percy fell by $8,250 while total sales increased by 125%.

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Met November 9

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 9.

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners Met November 2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 7, 2021

Monroe County Board of County Commissioners met Monday, Nov. 2.

Census Bureau: 76.4 percent of people in Du Quoin were old enough to vote in 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

Of the 5,723 citizens living in Du Quoin in 2020, 4,371 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

BROCKLAND- PONTIAC GMC INC: Congratulations Dixie Grace - Grand Opening To The Public!

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

To our valued customers, next time you are in for service or a purchase, spend a little extra time in Columbia and check out the cute boutiques and restaurants in Columbia.

BRAUN COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME & MONUMENTS: James Buford Bass

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

James Buford Bass, 66, of Edwardsville, Illinois, born August 25, 1954 in Richmond Heights, Missouri, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 in Belleville, Illinois.

Census Bureau reports Du Quoin population was 5,723 in 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

Du Quoin had a population of 5,723 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

Randolph County will have 9 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q2

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

There were nine inmates sentenced to jail in Randolph County that will be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the second quarter.

Census Bureau: 2.7% of people in Du Quoin identified as multi-racial in 2020

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

Of the 5,723 citizens living in Du Quoin in 2020, 97.3 percent said they were only one race, while 2.7 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

129 businesses in Randolph County had between five and nine employees in 2019

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

There were 129 businesses in Randolph County with between five and nine employees in 2019, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Stations with the cheapest diesel gas in Steeleville for the week of December 21-27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

The Huck's at 101 E. Broadway is selling the cheapest diesel gasoline in Steeleville for the week of December 21-27, according to GasBuddy.com.

The average school administrator earns 75% more than teachers in Coulterville Unit School District 1

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jan 6, 2021

The average school administrator's salary in the Coulterville Unit School District 1 was $88,680 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $50,582.