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News from November 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 24, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Sept. 18

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Oct. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 24, 2023

Pinckneyville School District 50 Board of Education met Thursday, Oct. 19

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2023

City of Red Bud Cultural Committee met Monday, Sept. 18

City of Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 19

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 23, 2023

City of Waterloo Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 19

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Perry County residents pay $15,037 in County Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 22, 2023

In August, Perry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Red Bud Personnel Committee met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 22, 2023

City of Red Bud Personnel Committee met Monday, Sept. 18

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Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met October 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 21, 2023

Chester Community Unit School District 139 Board of Education met 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 18.

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 21, 2023

City of Red Bud Public Works Committee met Monday, Sept. 18

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Oct. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 21, 2023

Auburn Community Unit School District 10 Board met Wednesday, Oct. 18

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Sept. 18

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 20, 2023

City of Red Bud Zoning Committee met Monday, Sept. 18

City of Waterloo City Council met Oct. 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 20, 2023

City of Waterloo City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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Which former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20?

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 18, 2023

These former SW Illinois News area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 20.

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SW Illinois News area weekly mass times

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 18, 2023

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

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Sept. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 18, 2023

Sparta Community Unit School District 140 Board of Education met Thursday, Sept. 14

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State Representative David Friess’ 3rd Annual Toy Drive

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 17, 2023

State Representative David Friess is pleased to announce the launch of the Third Annual Toy Drive in his district. This initiative aims to bring joy to children in need during the holiday season by providing them with new toys.Last year, the toy drive was a tremendous success, allowing numerous children in the district to experience the joy of Christmas morning with a new toy. Representative Friess and his staff were delighted to witness the smiles on the faces of these children. He emphasized, "No family should ever have to go without at Christmas."Unfortunately, each...

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Census Bureau: 2.9% of people in Perry County identified as multiracial in 2021

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 17, 2023

Of the 21,158 citizens living in Perry County in 2021, 97.1% said they were only one race, while 2.9% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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Monroe County residents pay $47,868 in County Sales Tax in August

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 17, 2023

In August, Monroe County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education Finance Committee of the Whole met Sept. 14

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 17, 2023

Alsip Hazelgreen Oaklawn School District 126 Board of Education Finance Committee of the Whole met Thursday, Sept. 14

City of Columbia City Council met Oct. 16

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 17, 2023

City of Columbia City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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Monroe County Districts: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By South West Illinois News Reports | Nov 16, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the Monroe County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.