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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 30, 2022

The following parishes in the SW Illinois News coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Perry County during week ending July 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 29, 2022

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Perry County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 6.

City of Columbia City Council met June 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 29, 2022

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, June 20.

Pinckneyville City Council met June 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 29, 2022

Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, June 27.

City of Columbia City Council met July 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 29, 2022

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, July 18.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of July 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 28, 2022

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 17.

City of Chester City Council met June 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 28, 2022

City of Chester City Council met Monday, June 20.

City of Chester City Council met July 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 28, 2022

City of Chester City Council met Monday, July 18.

Bipartisan PAC urges State’s Attorney Liefer to oppose SAFE-T Act

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 27, 2022

Monroe County State’s Attorney Lucas Liefer, a Republican, is being urged to join an effort to repeal Illinois’ controversial SAFE-T Act, which retools multiple parts of the criminal justice system, including the elimination of cash bail.

Pinckneyville City Council met June 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 27, 2022

Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, June 13.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met July 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 27, 2022

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees met Wednesday, July 13.

Jacobs on inflation in Illinois: 'Inflation and high taxes are hurting businesses and consumers'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jul 26, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) recently commented on the issue of soaring levels of inflation and what it could mean for Illinois families.