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News from May 2023

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Bryant: 'My prayers and heartfelt thoughts go out to the veteran Illinois State Trooper who was injured in the line of duty early this morning'

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2023

A shootout near Mount Vernon Tuesday has resulted in the death of one and left one Illinois State Police trooper seriously injured, after stopping to help a stranded motorist and passenger on Interstate 64.

City of Pinckneyville City Council met March 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2023

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, March 13

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met April 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 11, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District #140 Board of Education met Thursday, April 13

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Monroe County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person living in Monroe County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the SW Illinois News.

City of Columbia Plan Commission met March 13

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2023

City of Columbia Plan Commission met Thursday, March 13

City of Pinckneyville City Council met April 10

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 10, 2023

City of Pinckneyville City Council met Monday, April 10

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City of Waterloo Planning Committee met April 17

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2023

City of Waterloo Planning Committee met 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 17.

City of Waterloo City Council met March 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, March 6

Perry County Board of Commissioners met April 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 9, 2023

Perry County Board of Commissioners met Thursday, April 6

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Perry County ranks 62nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 8, 2023

Perry County residents paid $193,503 in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per county in February.

City of Columbia City Council met March 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 8, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, March 6

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met April 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 8, 2023

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, April 6

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Randolph County will have one inmate sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending April 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2023

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

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Perry County residents pay $100,052 in County School Facility Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 7, 2023

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

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

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 6, 2023

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 April 6.

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Randolph County taxpayers give $68,992 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2023

In February, Randolph County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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‘It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Violette Nast on her exceptional accomplishment,’ says Rep. Friess

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2023

Rep. David Friess (R-Red Bud) recently congratulated volunteer Violette Nast on winning the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award in their senior category.

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Week ending April 6: two inmates sentenced in Monroe County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 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 6.

City of Chester City Council met March 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2023

City of Chester City Council met Monday, March 6

City of Red Bud City Council met March 6

By South West Illinois News Reports | May 5, 2023

City of Red Bud City Council met Monday, March 6