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In schools across Randolph County 89.5 percent of teachers stay put and earn on average $51,378 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 30, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 89.5 percent of teachers stay in schools through Randolph County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

Illinois' Bryant: 'We need to send a signal to victims that we hear them, stand with them and will fight for them to see justice'

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Terri Bryant's recent Facebook post highlighted her dedication to pursuing justice.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2023

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

What percentage of teachers stay in schools through Perry County year to year?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 92 percent of teachers stay in schools through Perry County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

Week ending April 29: two inmates sentenced in Randolph County to be released

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Randolph County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 29.

Bryant provides update on package of legislation aimed at providing financial relief

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 29, 2023

In a newsletter posted on her official Senate web page, Sen. Terri Bryant (R-Murphysboro) detailed legislation Republican lawmakers are pushing to advocate for ways to address the current financial issues Illinoisans are faced with.

90.9 percent of teachers in schools across Monroe County stay put and earn on average $55,259 per year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 90.9 percent of teachers stay in schools through Monroe County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

How many inmates sentenced in Monroe County will be released during week ending April 29?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 28, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Monroe County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 29.