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Perry County residents rank 59th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2023

Perry County residents paid $190,388 in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per county in March.

Weekly recap of Randolph County home sales during week ending May 27

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 3, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Randolph County in the week ending May 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Monroe County during week ending May 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 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 May 3.

Monroe County collects $65,529 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2023

In March, Monroe County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Randolph County collects $211,213 in County School Facility Tax in March

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2023

In March, Randolph County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Waterloo City Council met April 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, April 3

City of Columbia City Council met April 3

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 2, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, April 3

Q1 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Perry County?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Jun 1, 2023

There were two offenders living in Perry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by SW Illinois News.