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How many students failed their English exams in Randolph County in 2022?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 14, 2023

Nearly 8 in 10 Randolph County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release two inmates sentenced in Monroe County during week ending April 15

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 14, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Monroe County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 15.

Randolph County sees influx of 557 people in 2019

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 14, 2023

Randolph County saw 557 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

City of Red Bud Recreational Facilities Committee met March 20

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 14, 2023

City of Red Bud Recreational Facilities Committee met Monday, March 20

City of Pinckneyville City Council met March 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 14, 2023

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, March 13

Q1 2023 Recap: 6 parolees from Randolph County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 13, 2023

There were six offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Randolph County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

How many people moved to Perry County in 2019 from the same state?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 13, 2023

Perry County saw 288 people migrate from within the state during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

Monroe County responsible for 31st-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 13, 2023

Monroe County residents paid $622,903 in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per county in January.

How many people moved to Perry County in 2019 from across the U.S.?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 13, 2023

Perry County saw 115 people migrate from across the U.S. during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

How many people moved to Perry County in 2019?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 13, 2023

Perry County saw 403 new residents during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Perry County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Apr 13, 2023

There were 31 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Perry County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.