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Jacobs pushing for SAFE-T Act repeal; 'Restore respect to our police'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2022

State Rep. Paul Jacobs (R-Pomona) is joining other Republicans in calling for the repeal of the SAFE-T Act, which many criticize for the speed in which it was passed, according to ABC 7 Chicago.

Analysis: Steeleville administrators rank 323rd in state for average pay

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2022

Administrators in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 earn an average of $107,835 per year, ranking 323rd out of 864 districts in Illinois.

Pinckneyville taxpayers give $295,069 in Business District Tax in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

Randolph County officials report 124 coronavirus deaths, with 10,431 confirmed cases

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2022

There have been 10,431 confirmed coronavirus cases in Randolph County as of March 29, with 124 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Bryant: 'Labor and business are not in support of the bill as it’s written'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2022

Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) said she’s not supporting Senate Bill 2803, that would allocate approximately $2 billion to manage the state’s unemployment insurance.

City of Columbia City Council met Jan. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2022

City of Columbia City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 18.

City of Chester City Council met March 21

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 29, 2022

City of Chester City Council met Monday, March 21.

$3.1 million in County School Facility Tax collected in 2021 for Randolph County

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 28, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

Analysis: Community Consolidated School District 204 administrators rank 294th in state for average pay

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 28, 2022

Administrators in Community Consolidated School District 204 earn an average of $109,500 per year, ranking 294th out of 864 districts in Illinois.

Percy residents pay $44,907 in Municipal Sales Tax in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 28, 2022

This is an increase over the year before.

Randolph County officials report 123 coronavirus deaths, with 10,429 confirmed cases

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 28, 2022

There have been 10,429 confirmed coronavirus cases in Randolph County as of March 28, with 123 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Monroe County officials report 127 coronavirus deaths, with 9,451 confirmed cases

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 28, 2022

There have been 9,451 confirmed coronavirus cases in Monroe County as of March 28, with 127 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

Perry County officials report 97 coronavirus deaths, with 7,449 confirmed cases

By South West Illinois News Reports | Mar 28, 2022

There have been 7,449 confirmed coronavirus cases in Perry County as of March 28, with 97 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).